*The Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency in South-East, discloses the Presidency and Director-General the agency have commiserated with Anambra State Government and flood victims, including the bereaved, and approved relief materials

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Disaster Response Unit (DRU) of the Military have commenced Aerial view operation to ascertain persons displaced or trapped by the rising floods in Anambra State.

Mr. Thickman Tanimu, Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, South-East, told the News Agency of Nigeria Monday, October 10, 2022, in Awka, Anambra State capital, that it would aid the airlifting of trapped persons in the affected communities.

Tanimu said: “Search and Rescue (SAR Operations) has commenced today.

“The Military DRU have engaged and have started ‘Air Recce’ or Aerial view to collect imagery intelligence of the affected communities.

“This will help to ascertain displaced and trapped persons who need to be evacuated to pave the way for air lifting.”

The Zonal Coordinator disclosed that the Presidency and the Director-General NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed-Habib, while commiserating with the state government and flood victims including the bereaved, approved the relief materials.

Tanimu also said that the relief materials would be presented directly to flood victims Tuesday, October 11.

He stated: “The delay in arrival of the relief materials is due to the flood disaster that cut off Abuja–Lokoja Road and also the security situation due to the Monday sit-at-home in the South-East.

“The relief material will hopefully arrive on Tuesday and be ready for delivery directly to victims.

“These items are meant to complement the efforts of Anambra State Government in providing immediate succour to victims and aid their speedy rehabilitation.”