A devastating fire swept through the Kalari settlement in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State on Saturday, killing three people and displacing over 3,000 residents.
The blaze, which started around 1:00 PM, destroyed more than 1,500 thatched houses across three villages.
According to reports by Zagazola Makama, the Nigerian military and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) responded swiftly. Soldiers from the 222 Battalion provided first aid to the injured and transported those in critical condition to the Maiduguri Specialist Hospital using Army ambulances.
Key government officials, including the Chairman of Konduga LGA, a Borno State House of Assembly member, and the Commissioner for Environment, coordinated immediate relief efforts to assist displaced families.
This disaster follows closely after severe flooding in September 2024, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, which affected over 240,000 people across Konduga, Maiduguri, and Jere LGAs.
With many residents still trying to rebuild their lives, the fire has worsened the already dire humanitarian situation in the region.
A representative of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed that the Borno State Government has issued an urgent appeal for humanitarian support.
Relief efforts are underway to provide emergency shelter, food, and medical assistance to those impacted by both the fire and the earlier flood.
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