Flood has wrecked serious havoc and displaced thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno State Capital. Residents in parts of Jere Local Government Area are also stranded as a result of the collapse of the dyke and overflow of Alau Dam which is about 10kms away from the metropolis.

The Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijjani last week led a delegation to assess the situation of the Dam and reassured the general public that there was no need to panic as measures would be put in place to mitigate any disaster, but this was not so as the water flows into the city on Monday evening, September 9, 2024 to date.

The incident have so far consumed many communities including the Shehu’s Palace, Monday Market, Post Office area, Gwange, Moromoro Customs Bridge, Zoo, Bulabullin among others.

In a similar development, only five Local Government Areas in Yobe State, remain accessible to Damaturu the State Capital. These include Nangere, Potiskum, Fika, Fune and Gujba, while the other 12 Local Government Areas such as Nguru, Jakusco, Gashua, Gaidam, and many more were totally cut off as flooding has destroyed bridges, roads, houses, and property worth billions of naira.

According to s short statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Borno State Command ASP Kenneth Daso on Tuesday morning, September 10, 2024, said: “Following the devastating effect of flooding, citizens are advised to avoid flooding routes and stay in safer areas as Police and other relevant government agencies are doing everything possible to ensure safety of lives and property.”

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