The Borno Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has opened two relief camps to cater for thousands of people displaced by flood in Maiduguri following Alau Dam overflow.
The Director-General of the agency, Mr Barkindo Mohammed, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri on Tuesday.
He said the two camps – Bakassi and Dalori – situated along Bama road, had the capacity to contain over 10,000 families.
While describing the flood as an act of God Almighty, the D-G urged the residents to accept it “as a pre-destined event that nobody has the power to prevent it or question why”.
Similarly, the State Government Committee on Flood under the coordination of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Alhaji Bukar Tijjani, has continued to focus on evacuation and provision of relief materials.
Meanwhile, the Borno Network of Civil Society Organisations (NECSOB), has appealed for urgent assistance from all across Nigeria in support of the flood victims.
The Executive Director of the network, Mr Bulama Abiso, said the victims were in dire need of support to cushion the effects of the traumatised situation.
“A devastating flood has struck Maiduguri, leaving thousands of people homeless, without food, water, or shelter.
“The situation is dire, and we urgently need your assistance to provide relief to the affected communities,” Abiso pleaded.
He said such support could be in the form of food and non-food items, medical and financial support. (NAN)