By Daniel Tyokua
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) said it has taken steps to avert flood in prone areas in Abuja.
This follows the barricading of the Ring Road 2 interchange at Galadimawa where the residents had experienced flood in the past.
The Director, Abdulrahman Mohammed started the move on Tuesday, when he led some officials of the Department of Development Control to barricade the interchange.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the head, public Affairs, Nkechi Isa, said explained that the initiative is part of measures to mitigate the impact of flooding during the rainy season.
It explained that the water level on the slip road was building up which shows there will be imminent flood in the place.
The statement reads in parts, “The water level on this slip road is building up and this place will be flooded.
“The closure of this road is part of preparedness and mitigation with the aim to save lives and property”
The statement appealed to residents of the FCT for patience and to seek alternative routes as the exercise last.
According to Mohammed, the slip road should have been closed to the vehicular movement in June, but the Department has been monitoring the water level in the Territory.
He further appealed to residents not to drive into a pool of water , but to wait for it to recede.
Mohammed urged residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of a disaster.
