Kano In Gantsa Town, Buji Local Government Area, Jigawa State, heavy rains has resulted in the destruction of nearly 100 buildings.

Many families were said to have been rendered homeless and major property damage had resulted from the torrential downpour that started on Sunday evening and continued until Monday morning.

The following was confirmed in a statement by Badruddeen Tijjani, Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Jigawa State Command: “Preliminary reports indicate that the severe weather conditions led to widespread flooding, which overwhelmed the town’s drainage systems.”

The residential portions of Gantsa town were swiftly submerged by the floods, resulting in the collapse of multiple houses. Numerous families had to leave their houses in search of safety, and the floodwaters claimed innumerable personal items. To determine the extent of the damage, local authorities and security organizations, such as the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Buji Local Government Emergency Response Team, were on the scene.

"Temporary shelters are being set up to accommodate the displaced residents at the council quarters while rescue operations continue."

Personnel from the NSCDC Disaster Management were carefully stationed to help with the evacuation while simultaneously protecting the victims’ belongings from looting and theft. This time, there have been no confirmed casualties, but the situation has remained uncertain until additional details are being obtained.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has assured citizens of Nigeria of adequate security measures to ensure a peaceful and secure environment during the 2024 Eid-el-Maulud celebrations.

Consequeuntly, the IGP has directed Police, Command CPs and their respective Zonal AIGs to ensure robust deployment of personnel and resources to high-risk areas, including major highways, places of worship, and public gathering points.

A statement by Force PRO disclosing this said, “The Nigeria Police Force hereby reiterates its commitment to safeguarding the public and preventing crime during and after this festive period.4 / 1:00

“The IGP extends warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful, praying for a joyous and harmonious celebration and emphasizing the Force’s collaboration with other security agencies, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure a secure and incident-free celebration across the length and breath of the country.”