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September 12, 2024 Maiduguri Flood Leaves 30 Dead, Displaces Over 400,000 Households
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Maiduguri Flood Leaves 30 Dead, Displaces Over 400,000 Households

Severe flooding in Maiduguri, northeastern Nigeria, has resulted in the deaths of at least 30 people and displaced over 400,000 residents, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

"The death toll stands at 30," Ezekiel Manzo, a spokesperson for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), told AFP. The disaster occurred after an overflowing dam caused widespread destruction, sweeping away thousands of homes in Borno State's capital.

Zubaida Umar, another NEMA official, described the situation as "quite frightening," noting that "the flood has engulfed around 40 percent of the entire city." Many residents have been displaced, with over 414,000 people forced to flee their homes, scattered across various parts of the city. Umar also warned that the number of displaced could rise to one million.

The UN refugee agency in Nigeria noted on X (formerly Twitter) that this is the worst flooding the city has experienced in 30 years.

September 12, 2024 NLC: DSS Did Not Invite Ajaero Before Arrest
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NLC: DSS Did Not Invite Ajaero Before Arrest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that its President, Joe Ajaero, was not invited by the Department of State Services (DSS) before his arrest. This clarification was made in a statement by NLC spokesperson, Benson Upah, on Wednesday.

"Our attention has been drawn to reports circulating across various media platforms, citing'sources within the DSS,' claiming that Comrade Joe Ajaero, President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, was invited by the DSS before his arrest, but failed to honor the invitation," the statement read.

The alleged "sources" further claimed that Ajaero's failure to respond to the invitation led to his arrest at the airport while he was en route to the UK. The NLC, however, has provided a different account. According to the statement, Ajaero had recently engaged in discussions with the Director General of the DSS during a courtesy visit. Following this, a DSS Director contacted the NLC General Secretary to arrange a date for another courtesy visit. The General Secretary explained that he would be unavailable until Friday, September 13, and the DSS official assured that the NLC leadership would receive a notice of at least 48 hours ahead of the visit.

Despite these interactions, Ajaero was arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Monday while preparing to travel to the United Kingdom for an official assignment.

READ ALSO: DSS Detains NLC President Joe Ajaero

September 12, 2024 Borno Flood: Evacuation of Bodies and Trapped Residents Begins in Maiduguri
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Borno Flood: Evacuation of Bodies and Trapped Residents Begins in Maiduguri

Thousands of families stranded in flooded areas of Maiduguri are currently being evacuated to safer locations by the military, volunteers, and other security agencies.

During a visit to the most severely affected parts of the city, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, toured the Customs area, which includes the location of a damaged prison. The tour also witnessed the grim evacuation of bodies, while military personnel, security agencies, and civilian volunteers worked tirelessly to rescue those still trapped by the floods.

Although some areas of Maiduguri have seen the floodwaters recede, others, such as Gamboru Market, Kasuwan Shanu, Custom Area, Fori, and Abbaganaram, remain under water. The Nigerian prison premises are still flooded, with public infrastructure, shops, and vehicles completely submerged.

Aerial footage and images shared by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and verified by AFP depict rows of homes engulfed in murky floodwaters. Maiduguri, already an epicenter of over a decade-long jihadist insurgency, now faces an additional challenge as it serves as a hub for humanitarian responses in the flood-stricken northeast region.

READ ALSO: Maiduguri Flood: FG Initiates Evacuations, Opens IDP Camps for Affected Residents

September 11, 2024 VP Shettima Offers Support to Maiduguri Flood Victims with Rice Donations
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VP Shettima Offers Support to Maiduguri Flood Victims with Rice Donations

Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri on Tuesday to express his sympathy to the people of Borno following the Alau Dam flood disaster, which displaced thousands. Leading a Federal Government delegation to the affected city, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Babagana Zulum, who accompanied him to the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, which was also impacted by the flood.

After visiting the palace, the vice president proceeded to Bakassi camp, where thousands of displaced individuals had taken refuge. Addressing the victims, Shettima assured them of government support, announcing that 50 trucks of rice would be provided to alleviate their hardship. He also stated that the government would work closely with the North East Development Commission and other agencies to ensure the victims would not remain at the camp for more than two weeks.

The flood, which struck Maiduguri on Tuesday, caused widespread devastation, submerging numerous buildings and flooding roads and bridges.

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