A devastating flood has ravaged several communities in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State, leading to the tragic loss of six lives and displacing over 2,000 people.
Naija News reports that the disaster has caused widespread destruction, wiping out homes, agricultural lands, and critical infrastructure, including bridges. Among the hardest-hit communities are Kichinga, the birthplace of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, as well as Mildu, Maradi, Mayo Wandu, Shuware, Pambla 2, and Palam.
Hon. Simon Musa, the Executive Chairman of Madagali Local Government Area, confirmed the disaster in a statement over the weekend. He noted that some of the affected areas had never before experienced such a severe calamity. Thousands of displaced residents are now taking refuge in ten temporary camps set up in the region.
Musa attributed the flooding to intense rainfall on the Mandara mountain, which triggered erosion, damaged the Shuwa Bridge, and destroyed homes, food supplies, and farmland. He appealed for immediate assistance from both the federal and state governments, as well as humanitarian organizations, to support the affected communities.
The Village Head of Shuwa, Mustafa Mohammed Sanusi, described the situation as “unfortunate and tragic,” calling on the government to step in and provide aid to those in need.
