Adamawa State Deputy Governor, Professor Kaletapwa Farauta, has visited flood-affected communities in Shagari and Yolde-Pate, Yola South Local Government Area, where at least two people lost their lives and several others sustained injuries following hours of intense rainfall.
The flood, which resulted from a prolonged downpour, inundated homes and farmlands, displacing numerous families and causing widespread destruction across the area.
During her visit to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, where some of the injured are receiving treatment, Farauta expressed shock over the scale of devastation and sympathized with victims.
She directed the immediate provision of food, clothing, medical support, and temporary shelter for those affected.
“We woke up to a devastating flood this morning. So far, two deaths have been confirmed, and many others are injured or displaced. Government is committed to providing urgent relief to help victims rebuild their lives,” she stated.
Farauta noted that the full extent of the damage was still being assessed, but assured that state agencies and emergency responders were fully mobilized to manage the crisis and assist those in need.
Confirming the casualties, Dr. Yusuf Nuhu of the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit said medical personnel were working round the clock and that the injured were responding to treatment.
Ladan Ayuba, Head of Operations for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Adamawa, said response efforts were being hampered by the reluctance of some residents to evacuate their homes due to fears of looting.
One of the victims, Aliyu Mustapha, said he lost his livelihood in the flood and that several children were still missing. He appealed to the government for urgent help to find the missing and provide long-term support for affected families.
Emergency services remain on the ground conducting search-and-rescue operations, while authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to remain vigilant as more rainfall is anticipated in the days ahead.