Maiduguri Flood Crisis Caught On Camera: Thousands Uprooted

Maiduguri Flood Crisis Caught On Camera: Thousands Uprooted

A catastrophic flood has displaced many residents across various parts of Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State. Most of the affected areas are within the Jere Local Government Area.

Videos circulating on social media depict residents evacuating their homes and searching for temporary shelter as the flood continues.

In response to the crisis, the Borno State government has ordered school closures, anticipating that the flooding may worsen in the next 48 hours.

The flood, which began a week ago, reached its peak early Tuesday morning. Areas such as Fori, Galtimari, Gwange, and Bulabulin have been severely impacted, with many residents forced to leave their homes.

The State-owned Broadcasting Station BRTV, the Post Office on Shehu Laminu Way, and the Custom Area have also experienced significant damage from the floodwaters.

According to reports, the Alao Dam collapsed early Tuesday, posing an even greater threat to Maiduguri’s residents.

One local described how floodwaters surged over the Fori bridge, which connects Fori and Galtimari to Tashan Bama, flooding homes with immense force.

“Everyone should avoid the post office area, Monday market, and the route behind the zoo near Hissan fueling station as the flood has rendered these areas impassable,” warned Rafael to the press.

A Galtimari resident shared, “We were instructed to evacuate at 12:30 AM, but by the time we could gather our belongings, the water was already waist-deep inside our home.”

A journalist from Borno Radio Television (BRTV) reported, “The post office area and our BRTV office are completely submerged.”

Another resident, Bilyaminu Yusuf, noted, “We are in dire straits. Lagos Street is underwater, and we had to seek refuge at Galtimari Primary School, leaving most of our possessions behind.”

The Lagos Street Bridge, one of the largest in the city, is also submerged.

Many residents have had to abandon their homes, carrying only essential items on their heads as they seek safety.

For more updates, check out the viral video clips documenting the flooding in Borno below:

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