From Over 280 Escaped Inmates to Submerged Schools: 6 Things to Know About Maiduguri Flooding [Video]

• Over one million people have been displaced after the collapse of the Alau Dam in Maiduguri, sparking unprecedented flooding in the region
• The flood, described as Maiduguri’s worst in 30 years, has submerged homes, crippled businesses, and shut down schools
• Wild animals have escaped, over 280 inmates fled prison, and humanitarian efforts are underway as the city struggles to cope with the devastation

The recent flood in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, has been described as unprecedented by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Torrential rains caused the Alau Dam to collapse, displacing over a million people and wreaking havoc across the region.

As rescue operations continue and the city grapples with the devastation, here’s what Legit.ng know so far.

1. Collapse of Alau Dam

The Alau Dam, located about 20 kilometers from Maiduguri, gave way on Tuesday morning after heavy rainfall. The dam’s failure …