Thousands of residents of Maiduguri, Borno State capital have fled their homes following a devastating flooding of the city.
According to Daily Trust reports, most of the affected places are in Jere Local Government Area of the metropolis.
Reacting to the development, the Borno State Government had earlier ordered closure of schools in the State as a result. This is coming on the heels of reports that the flood in the State could worsen within 48 hours.
IVNTV NEWS gathered that the incident, which began a week ago, reached its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.
According to reports, many of the residents affected are in Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin areas.
“The State-owned Broadcasting Station BRTV and Post Office, Shehu Laminu Way, and Custom Area, were also severely affected by the flood.
Daily Trust reports that Alao Dam collapsed early hour of Tuesday, posing severe threat to the residents of Maiduguri.
Quoting a victim of the flood, Refeal, Daily Trust stated that the floodwaters overflowed the Fori bridge. The bridge connects Fori and Galtimari to Tashan Bama. It maintained that the flood and swept through homes with incredible force.
“Everyone should avoid post office, Monday market even the route behind the zoo along Hissan fueling station as the flood has taken over and the road is not motorable.”
“We were alerted to pack our belongings at 12:30 AM. But before we could gather our clothes and school credentials, the water was already waist-deep in our house,’ said a resident of Galtimari.
A journalist working with Borno Radio Television (BRTV) was quoted to say, “Post Office area and our office BRTV have been submerged.”
Another resident, Bilyaminu Yusuf, said, “We are in a serious situation. Lagos Street is flooded. We had to flee to Galtimari Primary School, leaving most of our belongings behind.”
Daily Trust confirmed that the floodwaters have submerged the Lagos Street Bridge, one of the largest bridges in the city.
Many residents were forced to abandon their homes and seek safety elsewhere. While others were seen carrying light properties on their heads, heading for safer places.
source: Daily Trust
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