Many residents of Maiduguri, Borno State have been displaced after the collapse of water channels at the Alau Dam.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the flood has submerged key areas, including parts of the Shehu of Borno Palace, Maiduguri Central Market, and the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
The flood has also affected other strategic areas, including the GRA, Maiduguri Zoo, College of Nursing, College of Agriculture, and School of Health Technology.
The state government has yet to issue official figures for casualties, but it has ordered the closure of public and private schools for two weeks.
The Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, has advised residents to follow evacuation routes to ensure safety.
“We urge residents to move to higher ground and follow the recommended evacuation routes to avoid any danger,” said Prof. Usman Tar, Commissioner for Information and Internal Security.
