Following severe flooding, 240 households from Garin Kolo in Nangere Local Government Area of Yobe State have been relocated to safer ground.
The Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr Mohammed Goje, disclosed this in a statement to journalists.
He explained that the intervention became necessary after the flood devastated much of the community, displacing more than 200 households and contaminating public water sources and latrines, thereby increasing the risk of communicable diseases.
According to Dr Goje, the evacuation was carried out in line with the governor’s directive, with SEMA personnel working alongside the State Epidemiology Manager and other relevant 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 added that a water reservoir has been installed, five emergency toilets provided, and an ambulance stationed for medical referrals.
According to Goje, personnel of the NSCDC and the Police ensured the safety of lives and property throughout the operation.
He further disclosed that several vulnerable individuals who required medical attention during the evacuation were promptly referred and admitted to the General Hospital, Nangere.
