Abuja Flood Submerges Homes of Kano Deputy Gov, Ex-IG as Residents Blame Senator-Linked Estate

A devastating flood has swept through an upscale neighborhood in Abuja, submerging the residences of prominent Nigerians, including the Deputy Governor of Kano State and a former Inspector General of Police. The disaster, which has left properties worth millions of Naira damaged, has sparked outrage among local residents who point accusing fingers at a nearby estate linked to Senator Ibrahim Bomai.

According to exclusive reports, the severe flooding was not merely a natural disaster but a direct consequence of human activities. Residents who spoke on the condition of anonymity described the situation as an avoidable catastrophe caused by the deliberate obstruction and covering of a major canal that had previously served as a critical channel for stormwater in the area.

The blocked canal is allegedly situated within or adjacent to a luxury estate linked to Senator Ibrahim Bomai, representing Yobe South Senatorial District. Community members allege that developers of the estate blocked the natural water path to expand their construction footprint, completely disregarding the safety and ecological balance of neighboring properties. “We have lived here for years without experiencing this level of flooding,” one affected resident lamented. “Ever since they began blocking and building over the canal, the water has had nowhere to go, backing up directly into our homes.”

The impact of the blockage was fully felt during a recent torrential downpour in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The raging floodwaters breached security walls, submerged luxury vehicles, and took over the ground floors of several high-profile residences. Emergency responders and local youths spent hours attempting to salvage valuables and pump out water from the affected estates.

This incident has once again thrown a spotlight on the systemic failures of urban planning, environmental regulation, and the enforcement of building codes in Abuja. Observers are calling on the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Development Control Department to launch an immediate investigation, demolish illegal structures blocking natural waterways, and hold influential developers accountable.

Without swift government intervention to restore the natural drainage system, residents fear that the next heavy downpour could lead to even more catastrophic property damage or loss of life.