Yobe’s State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says over 31,000 households were affected by floods in 255 communities across the 17 local government areas.
“As of October 2, 2022, over 31,000 households were affected by floods across 255 communities from 17 LGAs of the State,” said Mohammed Goje, the executive secretary of SEMA. “Gujba Mutai, Kukuwa Tasha, Buni Gari and Buni Yadi, Gulani, Jakusko, Tarmuwa, Geidam and Bade witnessed the worst in nearly half a century.”
Mr Goje said 75 fatalities had been reported as a direct consequence of windstorms and floods, with many more lives at risk across 10 area councils from May to date.
He added, “Including 11 due to boat mishaps, over 200 sustained injuries and were treated and discharged free.”
