The mother of 13-year-old Adekunle Emmanuella Ige, who was allegedly swept away by floodwaters on Monday evening in Umuahia, Abia State, has appealed to government agencies and residents for help in locating her daughter. According to the Daily Post, the teenager disappeared after being sent on an errand by a relative of her mother, during which she reportedly fell into the flood. A search for the missing girl is ongoing as her family seeks assistance from the public.

A 13-year-old Junior Secondary School student, Alhassan Jamil, of Ihyau El-Burhan Academy in Phase 3, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, was swept away by flood on Wednesday, according to Daily Trust. The boy's father, Jamil Maikasuwa, narrated the incident to a reporter at his Old Kutunku residence, saying he had picked his son up before the tragedy occurred. The incident highlights the dangers of flooding in the Abuja area during the rainy season.

A 12-year-old girl identified only as Ella was allegedly swept away by floodwater in the Agbama area of Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria, according to the Daily Post. The incident reportedly occurred around 7pm on Monday during a five-hour downpour, sparking anxiety among local residents. Reports indicate the girl had been sent on an errand during the heavy rain when she was carried away by the flood.

Two children, identified by residents as Safiya Muddaha and Nura Abdulrashid, were killed in Yarliya'u community in Kurfi Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria. According to residents, the children were attacked on Sunday while grazing animals and were allegedly murdered after identifying a man suspected of stealing goats in the area. The allegations have not been independently confirmed.

The federal government has issued a warning regarding potential flooding in Nigeria, identifying 1,402 communities across 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that are at risk between July 5 and July 18, 2026. This information was released in the latest Flood Prediction Advisory.

Widespread flooding has occurred across several states in Nigeria due to persistent rainfall, highlighting the country's vulnerability to seasonal disasters. As the peak rainy season approaches, fears of further flooding are mounting, particularly in regions from the South-West to the South-South, according to reports from various journalists.