By Hope James
Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno state capital and parts of Jere local government area are now stranded and displaced following the collapse of the dyke and overflow of Alau Dam which is about 10kms away from the metropolis, Edum News reports.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Borno State Command, ASP Kenneth Daso, in a statement on Tuesday, advised citizens to avoid flooding routes and stay in safer areas.
He 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.”
Similarly, in Yobe State, only five local government areas 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.
