A devastating flood has wrecked havoc on some communities in Oyo State and destroyed property alongside farmlands worth several millions of naira.

The flood which occured at Ilu-Aje and Imini communities in the Afijio Local Government Area of the state caused havoc and some of the victims are currently taking refuge in the nearby communities.

One of the victims, Akeem Olatunbosun, maintained that they were caught unaware as the flood was never envisaged, adding that they cannot quantify  their losses.

He further urged the State Government to come to their aid to mitigate the effect on their respective families.

In his condolence message, the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency, Busoye Ogunlade, who confirmed the devastating impact of this natural disaster on communities, homes, and livelihoods, also expressed his deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those affected by the flood.

He however assured them of agency’s commitment to speedily work on ways to provide necessary assistance to forestall further occurrence.