The University of Maiduguri in Borno State has temporarily announced the school’s closure following a devastating flood that ravaged many parts of the state capital.
According to DailyTrust, the university management announced the temporary closure in a statement on Tuesday by its registrar, Ahmad A. Lawan, sympathizing with staff members and students affected by the disaster.
The statement read, “This is to inform all staff and students that given the devastating flood disaster that is affecting Maiduguri and its environment, the university management is hereby suspending all lectures in the university and closing offices temporarily with immediate effect until the situation improves.
“The measures are taken by the management to safeguard staff and students and to assess the situation before further necessary actions are taken.
“The management is extending its heartfelt sympathy to all staff and students affected by the flood disaster and pray God to forestall future occurrence.”
The flooding is attributed to the collapse of the Alau Dam, which has been allegedly filled for the past week.
Also, a statement in the early hours of Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, called for the immediate evacuation of people living around the river bank.
The Borno Museum Park has also raised the alarm over the incursion of deadly animals into residential communities.
The General manager of Borno State Museum Park, Ali Abatcha Don Best, disclosed this on Tuesday.
He said the flood disaster caused damage to properties and led to the deaths of over 80% of animals.
