Rabiu Omaku
The flood submerged half of the fence and the barrier was erected to prevent intruders from trespassing the seat of power.
It was gathered that a portion of a pillar close to the security checkpoint was pulled down by the heavy rain, this development causes a partial gridlock along the busy Federal road.
The General Manager, Nasarawa Urban Development Board, Engr. Yahaya Wada would not be reached as at press time, Even though the main street of the G.M NUDB was the most affected by the incident.
Other areas affected also include UNICEF office sharing a fence with National Civic Registration also along Shendam Road, Lafia.
It was gathered that part of Tudun Kauri, the former office of the Federal Road Safety, Commission and part of the workers’ village is waterlogged.
Some of the affected areas, it was gathered was due to the blockage of waterways and drainages by residents.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment couldn’t be reached on phone for comment.
