By Olawale Lamina
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has stated that 21 communities across the five wards of Potiskum Local Government Area in Yobe State have been ravaged by flooding.
The affected areas, according to the agency’s latest update include Old Prison, Filin Mashe, Unguwar Makafi, Unguwar Jaje Bakin Kwari, Afghanistan, Tsangaya, Karofi, Bayan Garejin Dan Juma, Jigawa (Behind NTA), Makarahuta and Tandari.
Others include: Nahuta, Rugan Fulani, Ramin Kasa, Uganda (Behind New Prison), Gadan Talakawa Arikime, Yindiski (Bayan Stadium), Unguwar Wazamn Dan Fulani, Yandiksi Ganuwa, Filin Allah and Helma Saleh/Kukuwale.
NEMA Head of Media, Ezekiel Manzo in a statement on Sunday, revealed that 102 households, comprising 612 individuals remain camped at Sabon Gari Primary School in Potiskum.
According to the statement, the affected households were displaced from Bayan Garejin Dan Juma – 56 households, Afghanistan – 21 households, Unguwar Wanzam Dan Fulani – 25 households
He described the displacement as significant, with a large number of households impacted across several communities.
He said the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and other humanitarian partners remain committed to conducting thorough assessment of the situation.
He added that now that floodwaters have begun to recede, most affected families have regained access to their homes and are currently making efforts to salvage personal belongings left behind.
He said: “Preliminary validation indicates that 21 communities across five wards of Potiskum Local Government Area were affected by the flood. These include: Old Prison, Filin Mashe, Unguwar Makafi, Unguwar Jaje Bakin Kwari, Afghanistan, Tsangaya, Karofi, Bayan Garejin Dan Juma, Jigawa (Behind NTA), Makarahuta and Tandari.
“Others include: Nahuta, Rugan Fulani, Ramin Kasa, Uganda (Behind New Prison), Gadan Talakawa Arikime, Yindiski (Bayan Stadium), Unguwar Wazamn Dan Fulani, Yandiksi Ganuwa, Filin Allah and Helma Saleh/Kukuwale,”
He expressed appreciation to Yobe State Government, through the State Emergency Management Agency, for provision of immediate relief materials including food items, shelter and hygiene materials (mats, mosquito nets, blankets, buckets, kettles), as well as medical support through YEMABUS and Primary Health Care teams.
“The Food supplies are being provided for displaced households, while arrangements are being made to reintegrate the 102 camped households into host communities.
“The joint response team continues to identify gaps in humanitarian needs to guide further intervention by the Federal Government, development partners and humanitarian actors.
“Efforts are ongoing to facilitate the safe and early return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) once conditions are conducive.
“NEMA, working closely with the Yobe State Government and partners, reaffirms its commitment to timely relief, coordination, and sustained recovery support for all households affected by the Potiskum flood disaster,” stated part of the statement by NEMA Head of Media.
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