The rising water level that overflowed the banks of the River Benue has displaced at least 770 households in the state.
The State Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr Aondowase Kunde, made this known while briefing newsmen on Friday in Makurdi, the state capital.
Kunde who is also the Chairman, Flood and Disaster Management Committee, said that Makurdi was worse hit by the flood.
He added that the displaced persons were taking refuge in temporary camps.
“In most local government areas people managed to stay beyond the river banks, but in Makurdi, approximately 770 households were displaced.
“About 520 displaced households are taking shelter in NKST Primary School Wadata, while 250 are in Gaadi Comprehensive Secondary School.
“These individuals have been provided with food and non-food items, including mattresses, containers, and rice, with the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, offering continued support over the past two weeks
