Six Die, Over 2,000 People Displaced As Flood Wreck Adamawa Communities

Many settlements in Adamawa State’s Madagali Local Government Area have been badly affected by a recent devastating flood, which has resulted in major losses.

THE MATRIX is aware that the catastrophe has claimed six lives, forced almost 2,000 people to flee their homes, destroyed countless houses and agricultural land, and damaged infrastructure including bridges.

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Kichinga, the birthplace of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Mildu, Maradi, Mayo Wandu, Shuware, Pambla 2, and Palam are among the most devastated communities.

The Executive Chairman of Madagali Local Government Area, Hon. Simon Musa, confirmed the occurrence of the disaster in a statement made available to the press during the weekend, noting that some of the impacted areas had never before faced such a calamity.

He mentioned that thousands of displaced individuals are currently seeking shelter in ten temporary camps that have been established.

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Musa attributed the flooding to intense rainfall on the Mandara mountain, which led to erosion and damage to the Shuwa Bridge, as well as the destruction of homes, food supplies, and farmland.

He urged the federal and state governments and humanitarian organizations to provide immediate assistance to the affected areas.

The Village Head of Shuwa, Mustafa Mohammed Sanusi, characterized the event as “unfortunate and tragic” and called upon the government to take action and support distressed communities.