Niger raises alarm over cracks in Kangimi dam, warns of impending danger – Daily Trust

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has raised the alarm over reports of structural distress and visible cracks at the Kangimi Dam in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The Director General of the agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, in a statement on Tuesday, warned of potential flood risks to downstream communities in Kaduna, Niger State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and adjoining areas.

Arah explained that with the beginning of August rains, there is a need for immediate technical assessment of the dam and coordinated preventive measures to determine the extent of the reported structural problems and the potential danger to communities downstream.