The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has extended his heartfelt sympathy to the Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and the people of Borno State, on the devastating floods in parts of Maiduguri, the state capital.
The floods according to the Minister have caused significant damage to properties and displaced many residents, adding to the challenges already faced by the state.
Speaking through a statement by the Director of Information and Public Relations Ministry of Defence, Henshaw Ogubike, he said ‘My heartfelt sympathy goes to the people and government of Borno State at this trying period that flood has wrecked havoc in the state caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam’.
‘I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate flooding in Maiduguri, which has displaced families and caused untold hardship to the people of this great city. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time’.
‘I want to commend His Excellency Governor Z
ulum for the quick response and decisive actions taken to alleviate the suffering of the affected residents. The resilience of the Borno people in the face of adversity is remarkable, and I have no doubt that under Governor Zulum’s leadership, Maiduguri will recover swiftly from this disaster,’ the Minister stated.
Source: Voice of Nigeria