Eight persons have been confirmed dead and farmlands destroyed following a devastating flood at Enohia Itim community in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. In a statement on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the Council, Mr. Sunday Nkama, stated that the tragic flood incident that occurred at a plantain plantation in Enohia Itim, Afikpo LGA, Ebonyi State, claimed eight lives and affected over 800 people whose farmlands were destroyed. Nkama disclosed that out of the eight people who lost their lives to the flood, three bodies have been recovered, while five are still missing, confirming that three children were among those who lost their lives. According to the statement, the incident, which occurred on Friday, August 1, 2025, resulted from severe rainfall that led to a flood disaster, causing widespread destruction. The statement reads, “”Confirming the incident, the Councilor representing the good people of Itim Ward in Afikpo Legislative Council, Hon Francis Abani Okpani disclosed that out of the eight people who lost their lives to the flood, three bodies have been recovered while five are still missing and that three children were part of those who lost their lives.” Meanwhile, the Executive Chairman of Afikpo LGA, Timothy A. U., who expressed sadness over the incident, extended condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. He assured of government support and pledged to collaborate with relevant state and federal agencies to provide humanitarian assistance and timely relief to those affected. Recalling that the Federal Ministry of Environment had predicted Afikpo as one of the areas in Nigeria likely to experience flooding, the council chairman implored the people of Afikpo to incorporate climate change projections into flood risk management plans. He also urged them to ensure that their drainage systems are effective and to keep their drains and waterways clear of debris to prevent blockages.