Widespread Flooding Forces Thousands Out Of Homes In Maiduguri (Videos)

Widespread Flooding Forces Thousands Out Of Homes In Maiduguri (Videos)

Many residents have been sacked from their residences due to a catastrophic flood impacting various areas of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.

Ireporteronline understands that the majority of the affected regions are situated within the Jere Local Government Area.

Several video clips on social media show how residents were moving away from their different locations, seeking where to stay until the flooding event subsides.

In response to the situation, the Borno State government previously mandated the closure of schools amid concerns that the flooding could intensify within the next 48 hours.

Reports revealed that the flooding, which commenced a week ago, reached its most critical point during the early hours of Tuesday.

Numerous Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin inhabitants have been displaced.

The State-owned Broadcasting Station BRTV, the Post Office on Shehu Laminu Way, and the Custom Area also suffered significant damage from the floodwaters.

Daily Trust quoted a source to have disclosed that the Alao Dam collapsed early Tuesday morning, creating a severe risk to the residents of Maiduguri.

One victim recounted that the floodwaters surged over the Fori bridge, which links Fori and Galtimari to Tashan Bama, inundating homes with tremendous 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,” Rafael told newsmen.

“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) said, “The post office area and our BRTV office have been submerged.”

Further speaking on the situation, another resident, Bilyaminu Yusuf, said, “We are in a serious situation. Lagos Street is flooded, and we had to flee to Galtimari Primary School, leaving most of our belongings behind.”

Reports also revealed that 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, as others carried light properties on their heads.