INTERVENTIONS: TSEMA, NEMA ASSESS FLOOD DAMAGE IN GASSOL, THOUSANDS AFFECTED.

By Jako Keke, [Jalingo Times], October 20, 2026.

The Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (TSEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has conducted an on-the-spot assessment of flood-affected communities in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State following a devastating flooding incident that displaced residents and destroyed farmlands.

The joint assessment team, led by Mr. Galadima Sam Boyi of the Relief and Rehabilitation Unit, NEMA Yola Operations Office, visited the affected communities to evaluate the extent of the damage and identify the humanitarian needs of the victims.

The flooding reportedly affected thousands of residents across several households, forcing many people from their homes. It also destroyed hectares of farmland, led to the death of livestock and left some residents injured, raising concerns about the impact of the disaster on livelihoods, food security and the welfare of affected families.

The statement was issued by the Public Relations Unit of TSEMA on October 20, 2026.

Speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of TSEMA, Dr. Echuseh Audu, the agency’s Staff Officer, Mr. Sani Mohammed Kabiru, expressed concern over the hardship experienced by the affected communities and extended the agency’s sympathy to the victims.

Kabiru said the Taraba State Government, under Governor Agbu Kefas, was committed to supporting residents affected by disasters, adding that TSEMA was working with NEMA and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate the timely delivery of humanitarian assistance to the affected communities.

He reaffirmed TSEMA’s commitment to collaborating with relevant agencies to provide relief materials and other necessary support to flood victims in Gassol, while stressing that the welfare and recovery of affected residents remained a priority.

The assessment is expected to help determine the scale of the disaster and guide interventions for the affected communities. However, the agency’s statement did not specify the number of displaced persons, the total area of farmland destroyed or the quantity of relief materials to be provided.

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