By Danjuma Attah, Gombe
The major road linking some parts of the Northeast States of Adamawa and Taraba has been completely cut off by heavy flood Thursday afternoon around Lafiya Lamorde, a boarder town with Gombe State.
Stranded commuters were seen helplessly standing close to the sight where a major bridge is being constructed between Savannah Sugar Company and Lafiya Lamorde town.
The heavy water completely washed away what was remaining at the construction sight making it impossible for cars to cross over from both sides.
Some desperate travelers had to take the risk of crossing the washed away part of the road after waiting for over two hours when the water pressure reduced while some others ended their journey by returning.
Our Correspondent learnt that construction workers and volunteers were making efforts to make the road passable as it may take more than two days before a temporary arrangement can be made.
This washed out section of the road is already causing serious social and economic setbacks to the people especially as harvesting season is around the corner.
Taraba and Adamawa States are some of Nigeria’s known cattle rearers and farmers producing many major food crops transported to different parts of the country and beyond.
The attention of the Federal Government is urgently needed to fix the road to reduce Nigeria’s rising food crisis.
