Zanna Zakariya Housing Estate residents in Damaturu are struggling with persistent water scarcity, worsening their living conditions.
An investigation reveals that the acute shortage has made life unbearable, especially as residents already face multiple challenges.
Water Shortage and Rising Costs
Affected areas rely on government boreholes, water board supply, and vendors for their daily water needs.
Water vendors exploit the crisis, selling 25-litre jerry cans at N100–N150, up from the previous N50–N80.
Many residents describe the soaring prices as excessive, further straining their limited financial resources.
Residents Share Their Struggles
Hajiya Fatima Bukar describes the scarcity as debilitating, increasing pressure on families already struggling to cope.
Alhaji Muhammad, a resident, says he now spends about N1,500 daily to buy water for his household needs.
A group of married women, represented by Dije Aliyu Gumsa, decries the hardship of traveling long distances for water.
Impact on Children’s Education
Due to the crisis, children are forced to skip school and Islamic classes to fetch water for household use.
Residents call on the government to urgently intervene and provide lasting solutions to the worsening water scarcity.
