Nigeria: Rise in River Benue - Govt Advises Residents to Vacate Flood-Prone Areas

18 September 2013

Makurdi — With the noticeable rise in the water levels of River Benue, the state government has urge those living in flood-prone areas to vacate such areas to avert a looming disaster.

The government further cautioned those putting up structures at the river bank to desist in their own interest.

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