By Halimah Olamide
Following reports of the flood incident in Maiduguri, the Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has revealed ongoing rescue efforts.
This was contained in a statement via her X handle on Tuesday.
Recall that NPO reported that parts of Maiduguri, the Borno state capital was submerged under water as a massive flood ravaged the city.
NPO Reports learnt that the flood was caused by the breakdown of Alau Dam.
The DG in her statement revealed that evacuation of residents of the affected communities have commenced as well as ensuring the proper assistance is in place
“In response to the unfortunate flooding situation in the Maiduguri metropolis of Borno State, which started last weekend and increased in the early hours of Monday, 9th September 2024, resulting from excess waters from the Alau Dam, we have begun the evacuation of residents of the affected communities and working on provision of food, shelter, and medical assistance.
“One of the spillways of Alau Dam collapsed, leading to a significant increase in water flow downstream and exacerbating the flooding in surrounding areas.
“The areas impacted by the incident include Shehuri, parts of the Government Residential Area (G.R.A.), Gambomi, Budum, Bulabulin, Adamkolo, Millionaires Quarters, Monday Market and Gwange.
“Borno State Government has opened up Bakassi Camp to accommodate those displaced by the flood. We are working, alongside the Borno State Emergency Management Agency, in providing humanitarian assistance to the distressed in the camp.” She said.