Niger agency reports structural cracks and flood risk at Kaduna dam

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The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) issued an alert regarding structural distress and visible cracks at the Kangimi Dam in Kaduna State’s Igabi Local Government Area. NSEMA Director-General Abdullahi Arah called for an urgent technical assessment and preventive measures, noting that the ongoing rainy season exacerbated the risk of sudden, large-scale water release. The agency requested intervention from the federal government, the Kaduna State Government, and national emergency and hydrological authorities to evaluate the site and prepare vulnerable communities.

Consequences

A major structural failure at the Kangimi Dam could trigger rapid flooding, potentially damaging infrastructure and communities downstream in Kaduna state, Niger state, and the Federal Capital Territory. Authorities are currently tasked with establishing emergency evacuation plans and early-warning systems to mitigate these risks to life and property.

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