Yola, Adamawa State (Nigeria): In the wake of relentless downpours, four communities in Yola-North and Yola-South—Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko, and Jambutu—have been overwhelmed by severe flooding.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, disclosed this to the journalists in Yola on Tuesday.
He said that marine police personnel were deployed to some of the affected communities for a search and rescue mission.
Nguroje said the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Morris Dankombo, personally visited the affected communities to assess the situation for necessary action.
The spokesman advised members of the public to remain calm, avoid floor-prone areas to safeguard their families and property.
According to him, residents can reach the police on 08089671313 in case of emergencies.
Mr Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Yola Field Office, also confirmed the disaster.
He said NEMA personnel were deployed to the affected communities, adding that a press statement would subsequently be issued for more details.
A victim, Alhaji Umar Yusuf, expressed concern that more residents would be displaced if the rain continued.
“This flood is the first of its kind; we have never experienced such in the history of these areas,” he said.
Yusuf called on the state government to come up with a solution to mitigate the flood disaster in the area.
Another resident, Musa Sani, appealed to the state government to complete the road project from Jokems roundabout to the stadium with a dual culvert, saying it would help in addressing incessant flooding in the areas.
