Fumigation Commences in Borno as Flood Recedes

An area view of affected area

The Borno State Government has commenced fumigation as floodwaters recede in Maiduguri, the state capital.

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

The governor’s aide said the exercise was going on in earnest as displaced persons return home.

Bundi said the measure was to contain the possibility of an outbreak related to the devastating floods that affected sewage systems and other dangerous items.

“About 15 major areas have been fumigated, including hospitals, correctional service quarters, fire service quarters and parts of Gwange and Shehuri wards,” he said.

Meanwhile, farmlands and roads in the outskirts of Maiduguri remain flooded leading to the cutting off of the Maiduguri-Mafa-Dikwa-Gamboru Road.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Borno is an international trade gateway with federal roads linking Nigeria with neighbouring countries of Cameroon and Chad.

The September 10 flood caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam spillway, resulted in many deaths and the destruction of property yet to be quantified.