Torrential rains have unleashed widespread flooding across four communities—Limiwa, Rumde, Shinko, and Jambutu—in the Yola-North and Yola-South local government areas of Adamawa State, displacing residents and prompting immediate action from authorities.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa, Suleiman Nguroje, confirmed the crisis to reporters on Tuesday, stating, “Marine police personnel have been deployed to the affected areas to conduct search and rescue operations.”
He added that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Morris Dankombo, personally inspected the impacted communities to evaluate the damage and coordinate response efforts.
Nguroje urged residents to stay calm and avoid flood-prone zones, providing an emergency contact number, 08089671313, for those in need.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has also mobilized resources to assist the affected areas.
Head of Operations at NEMA’s Yola Field Office, Ladan Ayuba, told journalists, “Our team is on the ground in the affected communities, and we will release a detailed statement soon to provide further updates.”
Residents are grappling with the unprecedented scale of the disaster. Alhaji Umar Yusuf, a local victim, expressed alarm at the worsening situation, saying, “This flood is unlike anything we’ve ever seen in these communities. If the rains persist, more people will be displaced.” He urged the state government to implement long-term solutions to prevent future flooding.
Another resident, Musa Sani, highlighted a potential remedy, appealing to authorities to complete a critical road project from Jokems Roundabout to the stadium, which includes a dual culvert system.
“Finishing this project could significantly reduce the recurring floods in our area,” Sani said.
As rescue operations continue, the state government faces growing pressure to address the immediate needs of displaced residents and invest in infrastructure to mitigate future flood risks.
