Summary
A year after a dam collapse and heavy rains caused major flooding in Maiduguri, Nigeria, many residents are still dealing with the aftermath. The floods resulted in 37 deaths and displaced two million people, and ongoing fears of more flooding persist as the dam system that broke is being rebuilt.
Key Facts
- A dam collapse and heavy rains in Maiduguri, Nigeria, caused severe floods last year.
- The floods resulted in the deaths of at least 37 people.
- About two million people had to leave their homes due to the flood damage.
- Residents like Sa'adatu Dahiru and Maryam Jidda have suffered losses and are living in temporary shelters.
- The Nigerian government is working on rebuilding the dam and provides some aid, but many promises remain unfulfilled.
- The dam is located near an area affected by Boko Haram insurgency, complicating maintenance efforts.
- The floods have disrupted education and employment for young people in the area.
- Two soldiers and four security agents were recently killed near the dam, linked to Islamist violence.
