Our reporters Borno State residents are still grappling with the monumental impact on their lives and properties days after a devastating flood ravaged Maiduguri, the state capital. With losses running into millions and precious lives lost, victims are appealing to the state government to ensure that the monetary donations made reach those in dire need and are not diverted. This comes after The PUNCH reported that at least 414,000 people were displaced and another 30 killed by the rampaging flood.
In the aftermath of the flood, the Borno State Police Command confirmed the recovery of 11 decomposed bodies, highlighting the severe toll of the disaster. In response to the crisis, the Federal Government donated N3bn to aid relief efforts, a gesture that was confirmed by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum. Also, prominent businessman Aliko Dangote donated N1.
5bn to support the flood victims. The North East Development Commission provided both food and non-food items to alleviate the suffering of those displaced. State governors of Kwara, Lagos, Ondo, and Adamawa states visited Maiduguri to sympathise with the governor and pledged to support the victims.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State donated N50m and six speedboats to the Borno State Government to aid affected communities. In a statement by Alhaji Mamman Mohammed, the Director-General of Press and Media Affairs to the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, it was announced that N100m was donated to the flood victims..