Flood Threat: Yobe SEMA relocates entire community to higher ground
Following threats posed by flood, 240 households from Garin Kolo, Nangere local government area of Yobe State have been relocated to safer ground.
Executive Secretary of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA), Dr. Mohammed Goje, stated this in a statement made available to newsmen.
He said the urgent intervention came after a devastating flood that washed away much of the community, sacking over 200 households and contaminating all public water sources and latrines, thereby exposing families to the risk of communicable diseases.
According to him, in line with the Governor’s commitment, a team of SEMA personnel led the evacuation mission alongside the State Epidemiology Manager as well as other agencies.
“Despite the difficult terrain caused by floodwaters, the team ensured that women, children, and the elderly were prioritized in the initial phase of evacuation. The exercise will continue until every household is safely relocated.
“The Local Government Authority has already provided land for resettlement, where our Local Emergency Management Committee with the State Team have erected 22 temporary shelters—enough for 200 people as of today 26th—with more underway”, he said.
He also added that a water reservoir has been installed, five emergency toilets provided as well as an ambulance stationed for medical referrals.
“Security personnel from the NSCDC and Police have ensured safety of lives and property throughout the operation,” Goje said.
He further said during the evacuation, a number of vulnerable individuals requiring medical attention were promptly referred and admitted at General Hospital Nangere.
Flood Threat: Yobe SEMA relocates entire community to higher ground
