Adamawa flood: State seeks compensation from Republic of Cameroon

The Adamawa state government has appealed to the Federal Government to demand compensation from the republic of Cameroon over the losses suffered as a result of the flood which ravaged the state over the weekend following the release of water from a dam in Cameroon.
Secretary to the State Government, Kobis Thimnu said this in Yola, the state capital, after a meeting with local government Heads of Service who presented reports of the extent of damage of the flood in their respective locations.
Preliminary reports had indicated that 30 villages were washed away but a comprehensive report indicates that 125 communities were affected with some residents still missing.
Mr. Thimnu recounted that the trend has become a yearly affair but said the volume of this year’s flood is unprecedented and blamed the disaster on the authorities of Cameroon Republic whom he said released water into the Benue River at a short notice.
He also regretted the absence of a bilateral agreement between Nigeria and Cameroon to assist the state adding that Adamawa cannot have talks with them just as he urged the Federal Government to call them to order.
It will be recalled that the state was hit by an unprecedented flood on Saturday which resulted in the death of 19 persons and the destruction of farmlands, animals and properties.