Five die in Cross River landslide as flood disasters spread across Nigeria

Heavy rainfall has triggered a deadly landslide in Nigeria's Cross River State, claiming the lives of five people, including four children. The incident occurred Saturday in the Ikot Animatim Community, while flooding simultaneously inundated parts of Calabar South Local Government Area.

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Five lives lost. Two were hospitalised. One community in mourning.

The Cross River State Emergency Management Agency (CR-SEMA) conducted an on-the-spot assessment and assured affected families that humanitarian assistance was being processed. "Five lives lost. Two were hospitalised. One community in mourning," the agency stated, urging residents to stay alert and avoid high-risk areas.

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This heartbreaking incident is a reminder that disasters can happen without warning. Let’s all stay alert, report signs of erosion or unstable land early, and avoid high-risk areas, especially during this rainy season.

Governor Bassey Otu visited the flood and landslide-hit communities on Sunday. He assured victims that the government would begin relocating displaced persons to designated temporary accommodation centers starting Monday, July 13, 2026. The governor also commended emergency responders for their efforts during the rescue operation.

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It was a sad event yesterday at Ikot Animatim with 5 casualties recorded. We have now recorded every necessary data and will do our best to support the affected families.