There is growing concern over shortage of foodstuff and other commodities in Maiduguri as thousands of resident struggle for survival as a result of the ravaging flood in the state.
The flood submerged major markets including grain, fruit and vegetable depots in the town, while many shopping complexes and plazas continue to remain closed.
The development had led to shortage of food items making the prices of the few available ones to be high.
“It is difficult to find foodstuff now as all major markets are submerged.
“I can’t operate my restaurant in-spite of pressure from customers, because the foodstuff I stocked have been exhausted,” Hajara Mohammed said.
Other food vendors who attended customers to the previous day, including, Amina Isa, Rhoda Abdullahi and Jummai Mohammed said their stocks had also been exhausted and there was nowhere to restock.
The health sector was also affected as a result of the flood that submerged the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and Maiduguri Specialist Hospital.
Already, some residents have started showing concern over possible public health crisis, including outbreak of cholera, typhoid and other water borne diseases.
They specifically expressed worry over the flood that washed away corpses at the Maiduguri cemetery.
Meanwhile, Governor Babagana Zulum had gone round some emergency camps to distribute cash to displaced persons as they awaited the arrival of foodstuff.
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