Nearly 700 people in a small town within Lagos, Nigeria, will be moved to a relief camp due to heavy flooding that has plagued the region since September, according to a state governor. Babatunde Raji Fashola made the announcement Monday while on a tour of flood-impacted areas. In all, 681 people from the town of Ajegunle will be relocated to camps specially built for relief efforts, he said.
The flooding began last month when the Ogun River rose above its banks after the opening of a dam. No casualties have been reported. While speaking to affected residents, Fashola emphasized that the...
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