NSCDC advises residents of flood-prone areas to relocate.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kaduna State Command, has advised people living near river banks to either relocate or adopt preventive measures as the rainy season heightens.

The advice was given by the State Corps Commandant, Alhaji Modu Bunu. He said that the appeal had become necessary in view of the ugly experiences of the past.

Bunu recalled how flood disaster caused untold hardship to residents of Kigo Road, Kabal Coastain, Bachama Road in Tudun-Wada, Ramat Road in Ungwan Rimi and Goni-Gora among other places in Kaduna in the past.

He explained that rain frequency is usually high in the months of August to October, thereby exposing those who reside near river banks and flood-prone areas to the risk of flood.

State Corps Commandant therefore advised people living near river banks, who could possibly be affected by flood, to do the needful in order to prevent a repeat of the disaster.

He said the Command was ready to discharge its official duties effectively, particularly in disaster management, provided such occurrence was reported promptly.

Bunu reiterated the determination of the command to respond promptly and with required attention to emergency situations.

NAHIMAT