Flood Victims in Adamawa Camp Struggle With Losses as Women and Children Dominate Population
Women, children, and the elderly are among over 3,000 people displaced by a deadly flood in Adamawa.
Survivors now shelter in schools as officials race to deliver food, healthcare, and emergency support.
Women, children, and the elderly make up the majority of those sheltering at the makeshift camp in Yelewa Primary School, Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa State, following Sunday’s devastating flood.

During a visit to the camp around 10 a.m. on Monday, many displaced persons including pregnant women were seen lying on mats inside classrooms now serving as their temporary homes.
A resident identified as Alhaji Bello Pegi expressed deep sorrow over the situation, revealing that two of his brothers are still missing.
“My house is gone. The flood took my animals and destroyed my farm. I have nothing, no food, no shelter, and no idea where my brothers are,” he said.
A young mother nursing her four-month-old baby on a classroom corridor shared her shock and disbelief.
“When the rain started that night, I went out to collect water in three containers. I never imagined that pain would follow that rain,” she said.
According to the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency, relief materials, both food and non-food items have been delivered to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Yelewa and Namtari.
She explained that the Deputy Governor has directed the relocation of IDPs from the Namtari camp to Yelewa Primary School due to the availability of more classrooms and better capacity.
It was also disclosed that N700 million was previously released by the state government to support flood preparedness efforts, including the purchase of food and essential supplies.
Both local and international humanitarian organizations are said to be present at the camps, providing medical and support services to the displaced families.
On the number of casualties, the emergency agency cautioned against unverified figures, promising to release an official death toll after ongoing rescue operations are concluded.
An official confirmed that there are currently 2,394 IDPs in the Yelewa camp and 929 in Namtari, making a total of 3,223 displaced persons across both locations.
The Executive Chairman of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency noted that health workers have been deployed to the camps to provide emergency care, including immunizations, antenatal services, and treatment of common illnesses.
He stressed the importance of consistent public health education and urged continued awareness on hygiene, sanitation, and disease prevention.
“Nutrition must be our top priority in Adamawa State,” he added, while noting that efforts are ongoing with the Child Nutrition Fund to provide Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF), although current supplies remain insufficient.