Flood sacks Shehu of Borno, relocates to Government House

Floods hit Maiduguri, Borno State’s capital, on Tuesday, submerging the Palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai Elkenemi, and other areas of the city.

According to Persecondnews, the royal father has relocated to the Government House for safety following the devastating floods.

In the wake of severe flooding, residents in Lagos Street, Maiduguri Post Office, and Gwange are facing immense challenges as they try to rescue their properties and lives.

A resident said: “This is shocking! I have never witnessed this before. Even the Shehu has left his palace to the Government House.”

Mr. Usman Babagana, a flood victim, said that despite early warnings of impending flooding, residents were reluctant to evacuate due to a lack of alternative shelter.

He expressed shock at the severity of the floods, saying he never expected it to be so devastating.

Mr. Buba Jibril, a pedestrian stranded near the post office, described the flood as the worst he had witnessed in Maiduguri, fearing it may lead to further hardship.