Benue monarch urges urgent help after rainstorm devastates Otukpo
Residents of Otukpo in Benue State are facing hardship after a severe rainstorm caused widespread damage. His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, the Och’Idoma, has appealed for calm and called for government intervention. The Mayor of Otukpo, Chief Ignatius Ogbogo, urged the Federal and Benue State Governments to provide emergency relief through the National Emergency Management Agency. Many families have been displaced, and businesses have suffered significant losses due to the flooding.
What we know
- His Royal Majesty Agabaidu Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John and the Idoma Area Traditional Council are appealing for immediate government support.
- Chief Ignatius Ogbogo requested emergency relief items such as food, blankets, and temporary shelter for displaced residents.
- Calls were made for the expansion and rehabilitation of drainage systems to prevent future flooding in Otukpo.
- The traditional ruler advised residents to clear gutters and avoid sheltering under weak structures or large trees during storms.
- Residents affected by the disaster were encouraged to report severe cases to the Local Government Secretariat for coordinated assistance.
