Eric Patrick
A fire outbreak at the Kalari settlement in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, has claimed three lives and displaced over 3,000 people.
The blaze, which erupted at approximately 1:00 PM, engulfed three villages, reducing more than 1,500 thatched houses to ashes.
It was gathered that the fire which began at 1:00 PM engulfed three villages, reducing more than 1,500 thatched houses to ashes.
Security Analyst and Counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, said on Sunday that the military, along with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), mobilised swiftly to provide emergency assistance.
Personnel from the 222 Battalion rendered first aid to the wounded and transported the injured to Maiduguri Specialist Hospital via Army ambulances.
The prompt action of military personnel along with key local officials—such as the Chairman of Konduga LGA, a member of the House of Assembly, and the Commissioner for Environment—swift relief efforts were provided to assist the families impacted by the crisis.
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This incident follows the catastrophic flooding that struck Konduga LGA in September 2024, triggered by the failure of the Alau Dam.
The flash floods from the dam’s collapse also affected Maiduguri and Jere LGAs, displacing an estimated 240,000 people. Many residents are still recovering from that catastrophe, and the latest fire disaster has further intensified the region’s humanitarian crisis.
An Official of the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, said the Borno State Government has made an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to support the thousands affected by both the recent fire and previous flood disasters.
As of the time of this report, Efforts are underway to provide shelter, food, and medical care to those impacted by the fire.
