A devastating flood has struck Trademore Estate in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), submerging numerous homes and leaving residents stranded.
Located along Airport Road in Lugbe, the estate faced extensive damage due to heavy downpours that began on Sunday night.
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The flooding has caused property damage worth millions of naira. In a viral video circulated on Monday, several homes, including a police station, were seen submerged.
A distressed resident can be heard in the video calling on the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, to assist the affected community.
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Unconfirmed reports indicate that two people may have lost their lives in the incident, although Daily Gazette could not independently verify this claim at the time of reporting.
Trademore Estate has long been a hotspot for flooding, frequently suffering from severe weather conditions.
The recurring floods have led to numerous fatalities and significant property damage over the years.
In 2022, the estate’s owner undertook re-engineering remediation work, including the expansion of drainage systems and the demolition of buildings situated in flood-prone areas.
Despite these efforts, on June 23, 2024, around 116 houses in the estate were submerged.
Following this incident, the estate was declared a “disaster zone” by the Permanent Secretary of the FCTA, Mr. Olusade Adesola, on June 27.
Complicating matters, a Federal High Court sitting in Jikwoyi issued a restraining order in 2023, preventing the Federal Government from proceeding with plans to demolish the estate, which was identified as a natural flood passageway.
