Intense rainfall on Sunday, as observed by The Guardian, has triggered severe flooding in some parts of Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, leaving several homes submerged and major roads inaccessible.

The worst-hit areas include Shagari Lowcost, Sabon Pegi, and Modire Yolde Pate, where residents are reportedly grappling with rising water levels that have damaged property and disrupted daily activities.

Eyewitnesses described the downpour, which lasted several hours, as one of the heaviest in recent times.

Many residents, at the time of filing this report, have been forced to evacuate their homes, with some calling for immediate assistance from the State Emergency Management Agency and other relevant authorities.

“We need urgent help. The water has taken over our homes and we don’t know where to go,” said a resident of Shagari Lowcost.

As of press time, no official casualty figure had been released, but the flooding has raised concerns about the preparedness of the city’s drainage infrastructure and the potential for further damage if rains persist.

In response to the devastating flood, the Police Command has deployed trained marine police officers and engine boats to assist residents trapped by rising waters. The deployment, which includes a joint operation with personnel from the 23 Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Yola, follows the prolonged downpour.

According to the Police Command, the emergency response teams have been mobilised to the affected areas to provide urgent relief, evacuate stranded residents, and ensure public safety.

“We are working closely with the military and community leaders to reach those in distress and prevent further harm,” a spokesperson for the command stated.