The Nigerian army has deployed its troops to lead the search and rescue operation aimed to evacuate residents affected by flood in Maiduguri, Borno state.
News About Nigeria reported that many residents have abandoned their homes due to the heavy flood that took over the state on Tuesday.
The Alau Dam reportedly burst on Tuesday after being at maximum capacity for weeks.
The affected communities are Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin with the resulting deluge.
Also on Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu directed the immediate relocation of those affected by the devastating floods.
Recall that Ali Don Best, general manager of the Borno State Museum Park, said the flood disaster unleashed dangerous animals into communities.
He said that the recent flood disaster has caused disruption, damage to properties, and loss of lives of over 80% of the animals.
On Wednesday, Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region, announced that soldiers had been deployed to the affected areas.
“A devastating flood ravaged the city of Maiduguri, Borno State, following the collapse of the Alou Dam in Konduga Local Government Area, has prompted military response to rescue trapped civilians,” the publication said.
“The unprecedented rainfall caused water levels to rise, resulting in the dam’s failure and subsequent flooding of the entire Maiduguri Metropolitan Council.
“In response to the crisis, the military has activated its contingency plan to aid civil authorities. Soldiers have been deployed to lead search and rescue efforts, focusing on areas where victims are trapped.
“A particular area of concern is the Customs area, where people are stranded on a flyover bridge.
“Despite the challenging conditions, the military has bravely waded into the floods to rescue those in need. Their efforts have been instrumental in saving lives and providing hope to affected communities.”
