{
  "id": 15636085,
  "title": "2 killed as flood ravages 18 communities in Nasarawa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/2-killed-as-flood-ravages-18-communities-in-nasarawa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T16:24:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/2-killed-as-flood-ravages-18-communities-in-nasarawa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Nasarawa State, a tragic incident occurred as severe flooding claimed the lives of two individuals and displaced countless others from over 18 communities. Dr. Nawani Aboki, the State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, disclosed this information during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital. The flood not only destroyed buildings and farmlands but also forced many to seek refuge in higher grounds, straining the resources of host communities.\n\nGovernor Abdullahi Sule directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to visit all the affected areas and submit a comprehensive report to the government for further action. Aboki, accompanied by the local government chairman, empathized with the victims, confirming that two lives were lost in the catastrophic flood.\n\nThe displaced persons are currently taking shelter in various communities on elevated land. In Agwama, eight communities have been set up as temporary homes for the internally displaced persons (IDPs), while Loko and other regions have four to five clusters of camps. Aboki emphasized the importance of following government advice and the recommendations from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) to prevent future tragedies. He stressed the necessity of relocating to higher grounds as the only way to safeguard properties, farmlands, and lives, especially considering the recurring nature of flooding in those regions. Aboki also warned against a hasty return to the affected areas, urging residents to wait until the waters recede completely and flow back into the river, as additional water may still be released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The government remains committed to addressing the aftermath of the flood and preventing the spread of diseases in the affected regions.",
  "summary": "Two persons have lost their lives as a result of massive flooding that ravaged over 18 communities in Nasarawa State. State Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Nawani Aboki, who disclosed this during a press briefing in Lafia, the state capital, said the flood displaced many people and destroyed several buildings and farmlands. He […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}