Residents of Ute-Okpu Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State have appealed to the government at all levels and well to do citizens of Nigeria to come to their aid.
The disaster, which struck on July 8, left many residents, especially in Ibiegwa Quarters, in Delta State, homeless and stranded.
Speaking on behalf of the victims, Mr Simon Aliemeke, now taking refuge in a friend’s house, described the flood as a life-shattering experience that left him and his family with nothing but shock and despair.
Mr. Aliemeke stated that he is yet to come out from the shock ocassioned by the flood, adding that live has taken a dangerous fate on him, his family and other victims of the incident.
He explained that the water flowing to a near by canal has increased with the recent construction of roads within the community without proper provision for drainage.
On the way forward, Mr. Aliemeke suggested that government relocate all residents of that area while it opens up the silted drainage and burrow pit to enable it accommodate flood waters whenever it rains.
Aliemeke appreciated those who rescued them during the flood, hoping that more help would come from government and kind-hearted citizens.
