NEMA confirms 5 dead, 55 injured in Yola flood.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed five deaths and 55 injuries, following the recent flooding in Yola, Adamawa State. 

This was confirmed by the Head of Operations, NEMA office in Yola, Ladan Ayuba, noting that the injured are receiving treatment at the Modibbo Adama Teaching Hospital.

Ayuba confirmed that rescue operations are underway in affected areas, with personnel from NEMA, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Red Cross, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) working together to rescue those affected. 

He further said that boats are being used to rescue people in submerged areas, including Tashan Sani, Shagari phase II, and Sabon pegi, while many displaced persons have taken refuge in emergency camps and primary schools. 

Residents are calling for action to address the root causes of the flooding, including alleged mining activities and blocked waterways, while urging the state government to provide support and infrastructure improvements, such as upgrading culverts to bridges.

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