Nigeria Daily

How Desperation Is Rising In Taraba With The Rising Levels Of Rivers

Daniel Oluwole

The River Benue, which runs through six local government areas in Taraba State, has long been a source of livelihood for the people living in these riverine communities. Fishing, farming, and local commerce are intricately linked to the river.
 

However, the river has burst its banks, flooding vast swathes of land – it is estimated that over N60 million worth of property has been lost in some areas.

This episode of Nigeria Daily tries to find out the condition of the affected communities.