A devastating flood has struck Shuwa in Madagali local government, Adamawa State, Nigeria, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
The disaster has resulted in the collapse of two critical bridges: the Wagga-Madagali Bridge linking Adamawa and Borno States, and the only bridge connecting Shuwa and Gulak town.
Countless travelers are stranded, and numerous houses and farms have been destroyed by the raging waters.
The flood has caused significant disruption to transportation and economic activities in the region, highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure development and disaster preparedness measures.
In Northern Adamawa State, the flood has displaced communities in Shuwa, Kirchinga, and Gulak, with many households forced to seek shelter in primary schools and neighborhood villages.
The situation is becoming increasingly dire, with thousands of households, lands, and livelihoods affected
The bridge linking Maiduguri has collapsed, prompting residents to cry out for federal government intervention and express worries over state government negligence.
Victims of the flood, including Musa Shuwa and Salihu Adamu, are calling for government action to address the disaster.
Salihu Adamu emphasized the need for the government to reconstruct the Yola-Maiduguri highway and other bridges along the federal highway to prevent future disasters.
He lamented the past negligence of Adamawa State government and federal government administrators, stressing the need for urgent attention to the road from Maraban Mubi to Maiduguri.
The situation is becoming increasingly dire, with thousands of households, lands, and livelihoods affected. The government and humanitarian organizations must work together to provide aid and support to affected communities and prevent such disasters in the future.
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