Residents of Maiduguri, especially those living around the Alau community of Konduga local government area of Borno State, have been placed on red alert following heavy flooding that collapsed the Alau Dam, submerging homes in the process.

In reaction to the flooding, the Borno State government has asked the affected residents to relocate and follow evacuation routes as efforts are being made to contain the flood.

A statement on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, titled “Flooding Alert for River Bank Residents,” also called for immediate evacuation.

“Due to the unusually high volume of water this year, we urge all the residents living along the river bank to take immediate action to protect themselves and their properties.

“The Alau Dam water has broken down another channel that is currently destroying farms and the water is heading toward the river bank.”

Watch a video of the devastating flood below:

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