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Nigeria: Flood Displaces Residents, Destroys Farmlands in Taraba

AllAfrica21 October 2026, 05:20 UTCNigeria

[Leadership] Thousands of residents recently affected by the flood in the Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State are facing the aftermath of the disaster, following the destruction of farmlands, the loss of livestock, and the displacement of households.

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