Over 500,000 people have been displaced by severe floods in Maiduguri, prompting Vice President Kashim Shettima's visit. Residents express frustration with inadequate government response as social media reactions pour in, calling for prayers and action. Criticism focuses on ignored warnings about the Alou Dam, which worsened the disaster.
According to Al Jazeera, over 500,000 people have been displaced by the recent floods in Maiduguri. Vice President Kashim Shettima visited flood-ravaged areas to assess the damage and offer support to victims. Residents of Maiduguri, such as a young man who helped his father evacuate their submerged home, have shared heartbreaking stories of the devastation.
Social media reactions are filled with calls for prayers and frustration towards the government's emergency response efforts. While no casualties have been reported, many are concerned about the lack of preparedness and inadequate facilities to address such disasters. The crisis has prompted criticism, as some blame government officials for ignoring early warnings related to the Alou Dam, which may have contributed to the disaster.
With thousands of homes destroyed and families displaced, urgent measures are needed to provide relief and prevent further destruction in the region. Residents continue to hope for timely intervention and long-term solutions to avoid a repeat of this catastrophe.
