The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched an immediate response to flash floods that struck parts of Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas following several hours of intense rainfall earlier today.
Acting through its Maiduguri Operations Office, NEMA swiftly activated its emergency response protocols upon receiving distress reports and mobilized a multi-agency rescue operation in collaboration with the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA), Federal Fire Service, Nigerian Police, State Fire Service, and other key stakeholders.
The flooding, which resulted from sustained downpours aggravated by poor drainage systems and building encroachments on natural water channels, caused severe disruptions across multiple communities. Hardest-hit areas include Bolori, behind the gas plants—where more than 20 households were inundated—Ibrahim Taiwo police station axis along Baga Road, Bulumkutu Kasuwa, Bulumkutu Abuja, and sections of Damboa Road.
Emergency responders were deployed to assist affected residents, clear debris, and assess damage. As of midday, floodwaters had significantly receded in most locations, with normalcy returning gradually to the communities.
However, NEMA warned that continued rainfall in the region poses an ongoing risk. The agency and its partners have ramped up surveillance and monitoring activities to provide early warning and ensure rapid response in the event of further flooding.
NEMA urged residents to remain alert, avoid dumping waste in drainage channels, and refrain from constructing structures along water pathways to reduce future risks.
