Residents cry for help as flood submerges Edo community

Residents of Illushi community in Edo State are appealing for urgent government intervention as floodwaters have submerged about three-quarters of the community.

• Floodwaters have submerged about three-quarters of Illushi community.
• Several people have been displaced due to the flooding.
• Homes and farmlands have been destroyed.
• Residents are appealing for urgent government intervention.
• Relocation to safer, higher ground is being requested.

The flooding has displaced several people and destroyed homes and farmlands, prompting calls for relocation to safer, higher ground.