Heavy flooding in Yobe state has severed the Potiskum-Gashua federal road, effectively isolating seven local government areas in northern Yobe from accessing the state capital, Damaturu.
The flooding, triggered by a significant water surge from the Jama’are river in Bauchi state, has impacted the LGAs of Jakusko, Bade, Karasuwa, Nguru, Yusufari, Machina, and an additional area.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, August 28, 2024, has compelled residents of these areas to seek alternative routes. Commuters are now forced to travel via the Bayamari-Dapchi road, known for its poor road conditions, or through the Hadejia road in Jigawa state, significantly increasing travel distances and times.
According to Samaila Musa, Chairman of Nangere local government area, who visited the affected area, the road closure has already begun to affect daily activities. Movements to farms and markets, particularly those heading to the Potiskum livestock markets, have been severely disrupted.
“I visited the road that was cut off, and it has already started affecting our economic and agricultural activities, especially those that will be coming to the livestock market in Potiskum. I am on my way to meet the Deputy Governor and inform him of the situation” he said.
Efforts to speak with the Controller, the Federal Ministry of Works proved abortive as his number was not going through, reports Channels Television.
Some engineers, according to the report, have advised the federal government to construct a mini bridge in the area, to avert the annual washing away of the road due to heavy flow of water.
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