FLOODING: Borno Begins Fumigation To Prevent Infectious Disease Outbreak

In a bid to prevent an outbreak of infectious diseases, the Borno Government has commenced fumigation of the state’s capital, Maiduguri, after ravaging floods.

Abdurrahman Bundi, the Senior Special Adviser to Governor Babagana Zulum on New Media, made this known while briefing newsmen at the Flood Disaster Situation Room in Maiduguri.

According to the governor’s aide, the fumigation is coming as displaced persons return to their homes following drop in water levels.

Bundi said the measure was to contain the possibility of an outbreak of infectious diseases.

“About 15 major areas have been fumigated, including Hospitals, Correctional Service quarters, Fire Service quarters and parts of Gwange and Shehuri wards,” he said.

THE WHISTLER reports that the flood which started on September 10 was caused by the collapse of Alau Dam. At least 30 persons died while over 600,000 were displaced.

Following the incident, the state government received at least N14.7bn in sympathy donations.