Over 500 houses have been submerged, while property worth millions of naira was lost due to floods in Kabba, the headquarters of the Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The flood disaster destroyed over 500 homes, leaving many families homeless.
In Ondo State, a three-day downpour caused flooding in the state’s three senatorial districts, displacing hundreds of citizens.
According to accounts, seven bridges fell in some of the impacted areas, restricting inhabitants’ access to farms, markets, and their workplaces.
Locals in Kogi revealed Wednesday that the downpour was steady for three days, causing streams and brooks in the area to burst their banks and flood the communities, with terrible consequences.
Among others, the Idde-Iyah community in Kabba was claimed to be severely damaged by the disaster, which was caused by rainfall that began Wednesday night.
A traditional ruler of the Idde-Iyah village, Chief Obahunlewo, the Obaladugbo of Ekiri Quarter, was said to have lost his home and personal goods.
Lawal Abejide, a citizen and leader of one of Kabba/Bunu’s devastated communities, stated, “The flood affected over 500 households and places of worship and claimed the lives of more than 1,500 domestic animals.
“Chief Obahunlewo, the Obaladugbo of Ekiri Quarters in Idde-Iyah, a retired police officer currently undergoing medical treatment, was left in tears as his home and belongings were destroyed by the flood.
“The Source of Life Mountain of Redemption Church (Abosede) and all the mosques in the areas were washed off by the flood too.”
In Ondo State, it was gathered that the downpour caused a devastating flood in Owo, Ilaje and Okitipupa Local Government Areas of the state, thereby rendering hundreds homeless.
Houses were submerged, and property worth millions of naira was destroyed as a result of three days of severe rain across the council areas.
The disaster affected residents of Ayeka, Ikoya, Igbodigo, Igodan, and adjacent communities such as Ignoring, Igbotako, and Ilutuntun.
In Ilaje council, towns affected include lgbokoda, the council headquarters, Ikuomola, Ilare, Omonira, Aboto, Ugbo and Mahin.
Chronicle NG gathered that in Ese-Odo council, communities such as Igbotu, Ilu-Agbo, Kiribo, Igbekebo, Inikorogha, and Sabomi were also ravaged, rendering hundreds of the residents homeless.
According to one of those affected, “The flooding was caused by erosion flowing down from Igodan, coupled with the fact that the Igodan stream along Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, OAUSTECH, road overflowed its banks during the torrential downpour.
“It affected about 10 buildings. But we quickly ran out with our wives and children to seek refuge in safer neighbouring houses.
“Apart from damaging the walls and foundations of some buildings, we lost valuables such as electronics, clothing, bedding, chairs, rugs, and kitchen utensils to the flood.
“The canal was dredged earlier this year, but it has been blocked by debris, which I believe led to the flooding.”
![Rev. Fr. Anthony Odiong, a US-based Nigerian Louisiana Catholic priest, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday for possessing child pornography, according to law authorities. The suspect is reportedly accused of many other cases of sexual assault. The Waco, Texas, Police Department announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday that officers detained Father Anthony Odiong in Ave Maria, Florida, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service. Waco police announced in March that they had received "credible information" about a sexual assault allegedly committed by Odiong in Texas in 2012. “During the subsequent investigation, a case of possession of child pornography was uncovered,” the police said. The priest was apprehended in Florida by the Caribbean Regional Fugitive Task Force. The Waco Police Department said that he will be extradited to Texas. Odiong had previously served in the Archdiocese of New Orleans before being removed as priest in December of last year due to controversy over homilies in which he claimed, among other things, that the Catholic Church was being taken over by "the gays." At the time, the priest was also accused of abusive behaviour; a Louisiana lady claimed in U.S. bankruptcy court that Odiong had committed both financial and sexual abuse against her. Prior to joining the New Orleans Archdiocese, Odiong served in at least two Texas parishes. On Tuesday, Waco police stated that during their sexual assault investigation, "the presence of other survivors was revealed." “Multiple women have come forward to tell similar experiences as the sexual assault survivor who reported the initial allegation,” the police department said. “Survivors’ experiences ranged from sexual assault and indecent assault, more commonly recognised as groping, and financial abuse, with some survivors experiencing every element of Anthony Odiong’s manipulation.” The police said they “believe there may be more survivors, and we wish to speak with anyone who [has] had similar encounters” with the priest. The Archdiocese of New Orleans issued a brief news release on Tuesday noting Odiong's arrest in Florida. The archdiocese “encourages anyone with any information to contact law enforcement,” the release said.](https://chronicle.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ezgif-6-4730550ede-450x300.jpg "Odiong: US-based Nigerian Catholic priest convicted over sexual assault")
