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Maiduguri Floods: Over 600,000 Displaced as CASFOD , Pam Care Step In Lifesaving Support
Maiduguri Floods: Over 600,000 Displaced as CASFOD , Pam Care Step In Lifesaving Support
By Francis Okoye
The recent floods in Borno State, particularly in Maiduguri and Jere, have left a trail of devastation, displacing over 600,000 people and resulting in the deaths of at least 30 individuals.
The flooding, caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam following heavy rainfall, has submerged critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and government buildings. Residents have been forced to flee their homes, with many now sheltering in makeshift camps.
Among the hardest-hit areas are the livestock and agricultural sectors, which are the primary sources of livelihood for many families. The floods have affected herds, leaving farmers without income or food. The destruction is especially dire for communities that heavily rely on livestock for their survival.
Unique Care and Support Foundation (CASFOD) and Pam Care Community Initiative, two organizations with a longstanding presence in Borno, have stepped up to provide urgent relief. CASFOD is currently on the ground in Maiduguri, delivering clean drinking water, health and nutrition services, and hygiene items to displaced families in IDP camps. They have also been working with local and international partners like the World Food Programme (WFP), Intersos, CATAI, and BOWDI to provide hot meals and drinking water to those affected.
Pam Care and CASFOD had previously launched a successful livestock livelihood program, benefiting 1,700 vulnerable families. However, more than 70% of these families have now lost their livestock due to the floods, further exacerbating the crisis.
The risk of disease outbreaks, such as cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, remains high due to contaminated water sources and overcrowded camps. CASFOD and Pam Care are urgently appealing for additional support from the government and international donors to expand their relief efforts and rebuild the livelihoods of those affected.
As the situation worsens, CASFOD and Pam Care are working around the clock to provide critical interventions but we stress that more needs to be done. With more resources, we aim to address the immediate health and sanitation needs in the camps and help flood-affected families regain stability.
Local residents, who have lost their homes and livelihoods, are now relying on humanitarian efforts for survival. We emphasize that collective efforts are essential to prevent further suffering and ensure a swift recovery for Borno State’s most vulnerable populations.
Maiduguri Floods: Over 600,000 Displaced as CASFOD , Pam Care Step In Lifesaving Support
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Gombe State have arrested two suspected fuel suppliers believed to be providing logistics support to bandits operating in neighbouring communities in Bauchi State.
Security sources said the suspects were arrested on March 4 at about 4:30 a.m. during a stop-and-search operation along the Kashere–Futuk Road in Akko Local Government Area of the state.
The sources said the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that bandits terrorising parts of Bauchi State were sourcing fuel supplies from Kashere in Gombe State.
During the operation, operatives intercepted a red tinted Golf 3 vehicle with registration number GME 221 XA, loaded with 29 jerrycans of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The vehicle was driven by one Aliyu Usman, 20, of Futuk Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, who reportedly fled the scene and escaped.
Two passengers in the vehicle, identified as Bello Abdullahi, 52, and Sulaiman Musa, 40, both from Futuk Village in Alkaleri LGA of Bauchi State, were arrested at the scene.
The suspects claimed that the fuel was purchased in Billiri, Gombe State.
The police impounded the vehicle along with the 29 jerrycans of fuel as exhibits while investigations are ongoing to determine their involvement in supplying fuel to criminal elements.
Efforts are also underway to apprehend the fleeing driver and uncover other members of the suspected supply network.
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division Nigerian Army have successfully liberated Mansur Village and surrounding settlements in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State as part of the ongoing Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III.
The operation, led by Major General Folusho Oyinlola, General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander of Operation ENDURING PEACE, targeted armed terrorists and criminal elements terrorising the local communities.
According to military sources, troops executed a coordinated offensive on identified flashpoints, dislodging terrorists who had attempted to seize control of Mansur Village. An AK-47 rifle was recovered during clearance operations, degrading the operational capacity of the insurgents.
Following the offensive, troops consolidated their positions and conducted patrols across Alkaleri LGA to maintain security and restore normalcy. Residents have reportedly begun resuming socio-economic activities in the area.
Military intelligence indicates that cross-border terrorist gangs operate within Plateau, Bauchi, and Taraba States, exploiting local terrains and engaging in fluid movement patterns to evade security forces.
The insurgents are reported to include high-value targets such as Mallam Lehi, Mai-Kunkuru, and Mallam Azuge, who operate in the Wase/Kanam forests and Jejin Madam axis.
The General Officer Commanding urged troops to maintain vigilance, stressing the importance of denying terrorists freedom of action while ensuring civilian protection.
Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III is part of the Nigerian Army’s ongoing efforts to dominate insurgent corridors and restore peace and security in North East and North Central Nigeria.
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted between Yar Danya and Maikwanugga villages in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State has been safely neutralized by military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts.
Zagazola report that the operation, conducted on March 3 at about 2:00 p.m., followed the discovery of the device along a key village route. Security sources said the EOD team successfully detonated the IED, preventing potential harm to residents and commuters in the area.
Patrol and monitoring activities by the troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and other security forces had since been intensified in the vicinity to ensure the safety of the local population and prevent further threats.
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
Security operatives arrest suspected fuel suppliers to bandits in Gombe
Troops of 3 Division liberate Mansur Village, Alkaleri LGA in Operation BUGUN KARKANDA III
Military EOD neutralizes improvised explosive device in Talata Mafara, Zamfara
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