Three persons have been confirmed dead following a heavy downpour that lasted several hours in Suru town of Dakingari local government area of Kebbi State.

While confirming the incident to journalists yesterday in Birnin Kebbi capital of Kebbi State, the chairman of Suru local government area, Muhammad Lawal Suru said the flood that killed the three persons lasted for several hours and also destroyed properties worth millions of naira.

He said after the heavy rain, the water coming down from the mountains around the town of Dakingari contributed to the flooding.

According to him for over 20 years, the area has been battling with the flood when it rains every year. The past administrations of Nasamu Dakingari and Atiku Bagudu constructed drainages in the town to solve the problem but it did not stop the flood from occurring every year.

The council boss also said that only if a concrete fence and outlet can be constructed around the mountains, would the flood be prevented.

He called on people of the area to desist from erecting buildings on water ways and culverts as well as dumping of refuse.

He noted that  the  local government has assisted the victims with relief materials and has contacted the state government and other relevant agencies for further intervention.

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