At least 40 people have died following a cholera outbreak that has swept across seven Local Government Areas of Borno State, with more than 3,000 infections recorded in 139 communities, according to government estimates.
The outbreak, which affected Maiduguri, Jere, Mafa, Konduga, Monguno, Ngala and Magumeri between May 1 and May 28, 2026, has raised concerns among residents and health authorities as the number of cases continues to rise.
Data released by the Borno State Government on Saturday, May 30, indicated that cholera had claimed 37 lives and infected more than 3,000 people. The latest figures represent a sharp increase from an epidemiological summary issued three days earlier, which reported 27 deaths and 2,715 infections between May 1 and May 27.
The statistics show that within three days, the death toll rose by 10 while more than 285 new infections were recorded.
According to the data, the Maiduguri metropolis remains the epicentre of the outbreak, accounting for more than half of all reported cases in the state.
The rapid spread of the disease has heightened fears among residents, particularly in densely populated communities where access to clean water and sanitation facilities remains limited.
Authorities have continued surveillance and response efforts in affected areas, while residents have been urged to maintain proper hygiene, ensure safe drinking water and seek immediate medical attention when symptoms appear.
