A NOVEL BY DR. AMALI JOSHUA & SHALOM SOJI-ODERINDE
BASED ON THE 2024 MAIDUGURI FLOOD
FOREWORD BY KHADIJAH JIMEH | WORDS OF HEALING BY JANAAN DY
Worse Than Fire: The Day the Streets Became Rivers is more than a story, it’s a warning, a memory and a mirror. It takes you inside the Maiduguri flood of 10th September 2024 where rushing waters swallowed streets, homes and dreams in hours. You’ll feel the fear of families trapped, the grief of sudden loss, and the grit of survivors fighting to rebuild. Every page is raw, real and unforgettable. This book doesn’t just tell what happened; it makes you see why it must never happen again. If you value human stories of resilience, courage and truth, you need this book.
Dr. Amali Joshua is a Resident doctor at the department of Radiology, FUHSTH Azare, Bauchi State. He is a creative writer and spoken word artist with a passion for innovative and disruptive conversations around creativity, faith, leadership, business, personal development and advocacy.
Shalom Soji-Oderinde is a medical student at the University of Maiduguri who loves telling stories as much as she loves helping people.
She’s passionate about telling stories that reflect the resilience and beauty of life. Her writing is shaped by curiosity, empathy, and a love for finding meaning in the ordinary.