Two people have lost their lives and 18 communities have been submerged following massive flooding in parts of Nasarawa State. The affected villages include Kwatan Bala, Olegokeme, Obendo, Achepe, Olegokpa, Ijiwo, Olegabgulu, Otiya-Gekye, Otiya-Giso, Odagede, Anagoga, and Otariga, all under Rukubi and Akpanaja Wards of Doma Local Government Area. Residents said the flood displaced thousands of people and destroyed buildings, farmlands, and property worth millions of naira. The disaster began about two weeks ago when water volume from the River Benue increased and gradually entered farms and homes.
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