The spokesman advised members of the public to remain calm and avoid flood-prone areas to safeguard their families and property.
Ladan Ayuba, the head of operations, NEMA office in Yola, said the 55 injured are receiving treatment at the hospital.
“We need to imbibe safer, environmentally-friendly and sustainable means of managing the waste we generate.’’
The NEMA official also advised residents to cultivate the habit of listening to radio for relevant information.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has advised residents of Adamawa in flood-prone areas to relocate to safer places.
The curfew followed wide-scale looting and attacks on citizens by hoodlums.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said the flood destroyed 1,750 hectares of farmland.
