At least 21 communities across five wards of the Potiskum Local Government Area were affected by the heavy rainfall that led to flooding on Friday, 15 August, 2025 in Yobe State.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the development on Sunday, 17 August, 2025 while giving an update on the flood response in Potiskum community in the state.
NEMA, which said, there was a joint swift intervention with the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency and other humanitarian partners, added that the joint response team remains on the ground conducting detailed assessments of the situation.
“As floodwaters continue to recede, many of the affected families have regained access to their homes and are working to salvage items left behind. However, the displacement situation remains significant, with a large number of households impacted across several communities.
“Preliminary validation indicates that 21 communities across five wards of Potiskum Local Government Area were affected by the flood.
“These include Old Prison, Filin Mashe, Unguwar Makafi, Unguwar Jaje Bakin Kwari, Afghanistan, Tsangaya, Karofi, Bayan Garejin Dan Juma, Jigawa (Behind NTA), Makarahuta, Tandari, Nahuta, Rugan Fulani, Ramin Kasa, Uganda (Behind New Prison), Gadan Talakawa Arikime, Yindiski (Bayan Stadium), Unguwar Wazamn Dan Fulani, Yandiksi Ganuwa, Filin Allah, and Helma Saleh/Kukuwale.
“Currently, 102 households (612 individuals) remain camped at Sabon Gari Primary School in Potiskum,” the agency said.
NEMA noted that the households were displaced from Bayan Garejin Dan Juma (56 households), Afghanistan (21 households) and Unguwar Wanzam Dan Fulani (25 households).
