Osogbo, Osun State – October 3, 2026 – Severe flash floods have struck parts of Osogbo and Ilesa in Osun State, displacing more than 1,000 households and causing significant damage to infrastructure and properties.
On Wednesday, torrential rains led to widespread flooding, particularly affecting several communities in Osogbo, including Ayekale, Ayegbaju, Baruwa, Famson Area, Oke Baale, Sasa, and Ilesa Garage. In Ilesa, Muroko Road was notably impacted as the Ora River overflowed, leading to the destruction of a bridge that connects Ijaregbe to Ilesa, severely disrupting transportation in the region.
Kehinde Sarumi, a reporter from The Beacon Nigeria, monitored the situation in Osogbo and reported extensive damage to residential buildings, hotels, schools, and various business premises. The flooding has left many families in urgent need of assistance as they grapple with the aftermath of this natural disaster.
In response to the crisis, Governor Ademola Adeleke has instructed the Special Task Force on Environmental Sanitation to conduct an assessment of the affected areas. This evaluation will inform the government’s response plan to aid those impacted by the flooding. The governor emphasized the importance of community cleanliness and urged residents to refrain from dumping waste in drains and waterways, as well as to avoid flood-prone areas and natural water channels.
As the affected communities work to recover from this calamity, the state government is expected to mobilize resources to assist those displaced and mitigate the impact of future flooding events.
