At least 29 more people have died to to flood-related incidents in Jigawa as waters continue to submerge communities in various parts of the state.

This brings to 92 the total number of people to have passed away from the flooding witnessed recently.

The Public Relations Officer of the police command in Jigawa, LAWAL SHIISU said the deaths occurred mostly as a result of drowning, canoe accidents, thunderstorms, and building collapses.

The floods have also taken a toll on infrastructure in the state as some roads were cut off as a result of erosion, forcing residents to seek alternative routes to their destinations.

This situation has now left hundreds of residents displaced, with many taking temporary shelter in public buildings.

Just last week, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) confirmed Jigawa as the worst-hit state by the floods ravaging parts of the country, with 16 local government areas of affected.