Heavy rainfall that began before dawn and continued through Sunday morning has caused severe flooding in several communities across Adamawa State.
The worst-affected areas include Yola Bye Pass, Sabon Pegi, Yolde Pate, and Modire, where homes have been submerged, farmlands destroyed, and roads washed away, cutting off both pedestrian and vehicular movement.
Multiple deaths have been reported, with children said to be the most affected. However, the exact number of casualties is still unknown as rescue efforts are ongoing.
“Many lives were lost, especially children. We’re still counting and searching. We never thought this could happen,” said Furera Adamu, a resident of Sabon Pegi.
According to report, communities such as Shagari Low Cost and Sabon Pegi are completely submerged, forcing residents to flee to safer areas. Many houses remain underwater, and displaced families are now taking refuge in nearby rural areas.
Electricity supply has been cut off in the most affected areas. A resident of Yola Bye Pass, who lost all belongings, said, “The water rushed in so suddenly that we had no time to save anything.”
In addition to the destruction of homes, the flood has washed away large sections of farmland, raising concerns about a potential food crisis in the region.
Families have been separated, and the risk of waterborne diseases is growing due to stagnant floodwater and poor sanitation conditions in the affected communities.
As of the time of this report, the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) had not released an official statement.
However, the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Moris, has deployed marine police units and engine boats to assist those in distress.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, confirmed that the police, in collaboration with the 23 Brigade in Yola, have mobilized to the affected areas to support the community and provide emergency aid.
