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Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by daveP(m): 3:33pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Residents of Lokoja whose houses are close to the River Lokoja banks and also the Mimi River have been evacuating their properties in response to calls from the Police and concerned Environmental Authorities. Information reached residents that the Lagdo Dam has been opened and latest Saturday, no one should be within properties 80m away from the banks of the river as the water level rises daily and eventually swallow up bungalows and fences, churches, etc within reach, causing loss of properties and sometimes lives. The flood level at the Adankolo area of the Kogi state Capital keeps rising daily and residents are advised to leave any region within the red zone. Over 600 families are going to be displaced, as well as Hundreds of students of the Federal University, Adankolo Campus living off campus. Reports are still on a speculatoty level about how many more dams would-be opened soon. Amidst all these, Residents attest to the fact the Government is assisting affected person's with the sum of 10000naira.
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Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by daveP(m): 3:35pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
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Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by daveP(m): 3:37pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
The water levels are rising every hour. Houses may be swallowed up by Friday night.
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Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Merimental(m): 3:43pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
memories of 2012 coming to mind. 12 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by lonelydora: 5:48pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
I remembered in 2012 when we had to ferry our car across the Lokoja - Abuja road instead of going through Benue state. 8 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Nobody: 5:48pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
daveP: |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by DrholuwaTOBI(m): 5:48pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
We should stop complaining over bad leaders at this moment, but we should begin to pray for this country. God help us in this country! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by osemoses1234(m): 5:49pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Men japa |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Nathdoug(m): 5:49pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Lokoja is a confluence Town so I expect nothing less 1 Like |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by allanphash7(m): 5:49pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
I thought they've been warned to vacate before now I pity this guy taking selfie o This is hurricane Yahya 47 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by jattopeter(m): 5:50pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Una never see anything. U guys can still use una money buy ticket............. 1 Like |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by moorejewelryy(m): 5:51pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
ehen |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Lordofthewest(m): 5:52pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
If this is happening in kogi state only God knows what Lagos and most part of the Niger delta would be like in 10years from now with the rising sea level..People need to stop blocking drainages and sandfilling waterways cos there's enough land to go round 4 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by DrholuwaTOBI(m): 5:52pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
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Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by BrutusOj(m): 5:52pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Buhari should help his boy Bello na.. 2 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by mukthar2000(m): 5:52pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
useless governor that can not take care of this state, and bought ticket for president, idiot 4 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by lonelydora: 5:52pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Nathdoug: Confluence 4 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by jamace(m): 5:53pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by victorazyvictor(m): 5:53pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Before you come back you come see say Mamywater been dey occupy ur room. |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Nathdoug(m): 5:53pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
lonelydora:thanks love 3 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by lonelydora: 5:53pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
mukthar2000: Even though i hate Bello but this is not his fault |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by adecz: 5:53pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Good for them & serves them right. They go & buy land on river banks & flood plains to erect houses. The river will certainly reclaim its banks at every rainy season. |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Nathdoug(m): 5:53pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
jamace:thanks g |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Nobody: 5:55pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Nathdoug: I once attended a conference overthere. 9 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by puyol005(m): 5:56pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
I pity those that won't have where to shelter tonight... bad news everyday |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by legba1(m): 5:56pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
kabawa...adamkolo and other end of ganaja village will be worst hit.... 1 Like |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by lordchiz(m): 5:57pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Their bizness... |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by charlesazeh(m): 6:00pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
Gov. Okowa again...opps!! Sorry not delta |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Jaytecq(m): 6:00pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
hmmm |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by AnanseK(m): 6:01pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
They called it “ River Lokoja” in the report, when we all know that this is RIVER NIGER , one of the greatest rivers in the world and at it’s Confluence with River Benue at Lokoja. |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Uyi168: 6:01pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
DrholuwaTOBI:Prayers don't fix things.. Actions do.. Nothing fails like prayers 4 Likes |
Re: Flood Level Rises In Lokoja, As Residents Flee Homes (Photos) by Nobody: 6:05pm On Sep 13, 2018 |
People need to pay attention to flood zones before they buy land and build. 1 Like |
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