The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has demonstrated swift and coordinated disaster response following the early morning flash floods that disrupted life in several communities across Maiduguri and Jere Local Government Areas of Borno State on Wednesday, 30th July 2025.
Triggered by hours of intense rainfall, the flood incident left scores of households submerged and several roads impassable, especially in areas with poor drainage infrastructure and indiscriminate construction along water channels. Particularly hard-hit were the Bolori community behind the gas plants—where more than 20 homes were overrun by water—as well as the Ibrahim Taiwo police station axis along Baga Road, Bulumkutu Kasuwa, Bulumkutu Abuja, and portions of Damboa Road.
Without delay, NEMA’s Maiduguri Operations Office activated its emergency response mechanism and deployed a rescue team to the affected areas. The coordinated response effort drew support from the Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA), the Federal Fire Service, the Nigerian Police Force, the State Fire Service, and other critical stakeholders, all working together to mitigate the impact and provide immediate relief to residents.
Speaking on the development, officials on the ground commended the rapid inter-agency collaboration that ensured swift intervention, helping to stabilize the situation within hours. Preliminary assessments as of midday revealed that water levels had receded significantly in most affected neighborhoods, with residents gradually returning to normal activities.
Nonetheless, amid persistent rainfall forecasts for the region, NEMA has intensified surveillance and early warning systems to monitor vulnerable areas closely. The Agency emphasized the need for sustained public awareness, proactive urban planning, and improved drainage networks to prevent a recurrence of such devastating flash floods.
This latest intervention reflects NEMA’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property across Nigeria, especially in flood-prone regions where climate change and poor infrastructure continue to expose communities to seasonal disasters.
