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Maiduguri Flood: NEMA, Military intensify rescue operations as over 30 die

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the military and other organisations have intensified rescue operations as many residents remained trapped or are missing, two days after the flood in Maiduguri. ...Tap To Read The Full Story Here | ..Tap To Read The Full Story Here...

The North East Acting Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mr Sirajo Garba, made this known in an interview with NAN in Maiduguri on Thursday.(You can Watch The Video From Here. Start at 2:03 Minutes)

He said that dozens of people who were trapped in their homes were rescued on Thursday.

“We have deployed high suspension vehicles and boats and the military are working on a search and rescue operation, particularly in wards like Abbaganaram, Muna, and 505 estates.

“On our side as NEMA, we rescued about 200 people between yesterday and today.

”On the day of the incident, over 1,000 people were rescued, while over 70,000 have been profiled in seven camps.”

On the number of casualties, Garba said: “The number cannot be ascertained now,” adding that so far NEMA has issued four body bags.

“As the water continues to recede, we may find more bodies,” he added.

It was earlier reported that over 40 persons have been confirmed dead in the incident…For More READ THE FULL STORY ▶

(You can Watch The Video From Here. Start at 2:03 Minutes)

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