By Atoyebi Nike
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has confirmed that 23 people died in Sunday’s flood disaster that swept through parts of Yola-South Local Government Area, with several others still missing.
Arriving in Yola on Monday, Fintiri went straight to the affected communities, offering condolences and reassurance to displaced residents. At Yelwa Primary School, where a temporary camp has been set up, the governor promised immediate relief materials and long-term support.
He announced the formation of a technical committee involving the Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) and NEMA to assess the full extent of the damage.
“Based on their findings, we will take concrete steps to assist affected residents,” Fintiri said.
The governor also warned against politicising the tragedy and blamed the flooding on blocked waterways and poor drainage, calling for urgent structural fixes to prevent future disasters.
