Residents of Bare community in Numan Local Government Area of Adamawa State have urged relevant authorities to support their community following a devastating flood.
WikkiTimes learned that heavy rainfall, particularly from August 20, led to the collapse of buildings and the washing away of farmlands.
Adamawa State Government had earlier said flood had overrun 11 communities leading to the death of six people and displacement of about 13, 000 residents recently in the state.
Residents reported that the disaster rendered many homeless and made life difficult, hindering access to basic social amenities, especially food and shelter.
Mrs. Victoria, a mother of three, lamented to WikkiTimes that she had lost everything, including her home, clothing, and other valuable properties. “We’ve lost everything. Our home, our food, our clothes… everything is gone. We’re left with nothing,” she said.
Mr. Bitrus Bare, a father of five, shared his heartbreaking experience: “I struggled to save my family, but our house was completely submerged. We’re now living in a temporary shelter, and our children are struggling to cope with the trauma.”
Another resident, Mrs. Ruth Bare, a widow with three children, also expressed her concerns: “I’m left with nothing to feed my children. Our farm was washed away, and we’re now living in a temporary shelter. We need help to rebuild our lives.”
Following the flood, the Adamawa State government distributed relief materials to the victims, including food items and fertilizers. The Councilor representing Bare Ward, Hon. Eusebius Denis Taram, delivered the relief materials on behalf of the state government.
A beneficiary and resident of the community, Mr. Christopher, expressed gratitude for the government’s assistance, saying, “The food items will help us survive this difficult period, and the fertilizers will aid in rebuilding our agricultural livelihoods.”
However, residents have further expressed the need for more support, calling on the government to provide additional relief materials, deploy medical teams to address health concerns, and initiate a rehabilitation program to rebuild homes and infrastructure.
Mr. Goskina, a young farmer, appreciated the government’s support but highlighted the need for more assistance: “The fertilizers will help me restart my farm, but I still need help to repair my damaged house and access clean water.”
Mrs. Emelin, a mother of three, while appreciating the government’s support, called for the reconstruction of their shelters: “The relief materials have brought some hope to our lives. We’re grateful for the food items and fertilizers, but we still need help to rebuild our homes and access clean water.”
