The Benue State capital, Makurdi, in North Central Nigeria, has been hit by severe flooding, with reports of at least 30 people being killed and leaving many residents of Makurdi stranded.
It is estimated that more than 100,000 people have been affected by the floods, and the death toll is expected to rise.
The flood, which started on Wednesday night, was caused by a heavy downpour that lasted for several days, causing rivers to overflow their banks and displacing over 100,000 people, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).
The worst affected areas are said to be in the capital city of Makurdi, where most of the deaths have been reported.
The downpour which caused the flood also destroyed houses, farms, crops, businesses, and other properties worth millions of Naira, and has left many people without access to shelter, clean water, or food.
The Nigerian Red Cross Society is leading the response effort, and has so far distributed relief materials to more than 5,000 people, according to eyewitness reports.
There are also reports that the Benue State government has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and has set up relief camps to cater for the displaced people.
The federal government has also deployed a team of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) officials to the state to assist in the relief efforts.
We appeal to all Nigerians to pray for the people of Benue State at this difficult time. We also call on the federal and state governments to provide all the necessary assistance to the affected communities.
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