No fewer than eight buildings collapsed on Wednesday following a torrential downpour that wreaked havoc across Maiduguri Metropolis and Jere Local Government Area of Borno State.
The Borno State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement, disclosing that several communities, including Gomari, Bulumkutu, Jidari, and ITE, were severely affected by flooding that followed the prolonged rainfall.
While no lives were lost, the destruction of property has left many residents displaced and vulnerable. Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso, said the Command immediately dispatched officers to assess the damage, maintain law and order, and prevent possible looting of abandoned homes.
“To forestall any breakdown of law and order, the Command has stationed officers at strategic locations to protect evacuated homes and properties from potential looting or criminal activities,” the statement read.
Leading the emergency response were the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DC Garba Audu Bosso; Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Jawi Muhammed; and several Divisional Police Officers across affected zones.
Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, lauded the swift intervention of officers and urged residents to remain calm. He advised parents to restrain children from playing in floodwaters, warning of the dangers of drowning and exposure to waterborne diseases.
The Command also urged residents to report any emergencies through its dedicated helplines: 0806 807 5581 and 0802 347 3293.
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