Over 300 Katsina farms destroyed by ice pellets: Official
The chairman of Kafur local government area in Katsina, Garba Kanya, has confirmed that a heavy downpour accompanied by ice pellets destroyed more than 300 farms in eight communities in the area.
The chairman said on Monday in Katsina that heavy rain and ice pellets lasted for over three hours and affected farms and houses in Dutsen-Kura, Kanya and Gozaki wards.
The affected communities were Gidan Sabo, Kabalawa, Unguwar Tsamiya, Dandabo, Unguwar Maigarma, Unguwar Danwada, Unguwar Wanzamai and Unguwar Fulani.
Mr Kanya said several crops, mostly maize, millet, rice, soya beans and pepper, were destroyed.
According to him, the crops destroyed by the disaster are worth millions of naira.
“After the incident, myself in the company of some officials of the Council and the District Head of Kafur, Alhaji Abdulrahman Rabe, were there to sympathize with the people,” said the council boss. “We were conducted round the affected farmlands to see the level of destruction. It was disturbing because many farms and crops were destroyed.”
He added, “I urged them to take the incident in good faith and seek God’s intervention.”
Mr Kanya explained that the local council had reported the incident to the State Emergency Management Agency for its intervention.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Health
King Charles to resume public duties after cancer treatment
It has been widely reported that the king was keen to resume some form of public duties in spite of his illness.
World
Kiev evacuates two hospitals amid fears of possible Russian attack
The video suggests that military personnel were present in the hospitals, it said.
States
Association advocates improved welfare for veterinary doctors in Kogi
“We need adequate renumeration and compensation with all the sacrifices we are making as vet doctors in the society,” Mr Omotugba said.
Rights
Lawyer sues NERC, AEDC over electricity tariff hike
He argued that the alleged fixing of tariffs using U.S. dollars in Nigeria is uncalled for and against public policy.
Politics
Kogi Guber: Tribunal adjourns hearing until May 13
The petitioners are challenging Mr Ododo’s victory in the November 11, 2023, governorship election in Kogi.
Agriculture
FG distributes concentrates to cattle farmers affected by 2022 floods in Plateau
The director urged the farmers to use the palliatives wisely, adding that they were meant to assist them in boosting their production.