A heavy downpour on Thursday and Friday cause devastating floods in Zaria, Kaduna State, displacing more than 470 children and destroying over 270 households across several communities.
A coordinated assessment team, which included the Nigerian Red Cross Society, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local government officials, confirmed the scale of destruction during a visit to affected areas.
Led by Zaria Local Government Chairman, Alhaji Jamil Ahmad Muhammad Jaga, the team toured Kofar Kuyanbana and other hard-hit communities, including Gangaren Mobil and Bayan Cinema in Tudun Wada Ward, as well as Magume, Bako Zuntu, and Kamacha in Tukur Tukur Ward.
The floods, triggered by heavy early-morning rainfall, swept away foodstuffs, clothing, electronics, and other essentials, leaving hundreds of families stranded and in dire need of assistance.
Despite the widespread devastation, officials confirmed that no lives were lost, describing the outcome as an act of divine mercy considering the scale of the disaster.
In the aftermath, the Nigerian Red Cross Society, Zaria Division, has begun distributing relief materials to displaced families while stressing the urgent need for more support.
The humanitarian body appealed to government agencies, philanthropists, and non-governmental organizations to intervene swiftly, warning that victims are facing worsening hardship without immediate assistance.
Authorities assured that further assessments will continue, with plans underway to mobilize more relief to cushion the impact on displaced families.