Gov Babagana Zulum of Borno has condoled with victims of flood and windstorm that affected communities in Damboa and Askira-Uba Local Government Areas of the state.
The flood incident, which occurred on June 29, in Gumsuri and Wovi communities of Damboa, claimed two lives and displaced several families, while a windstorm in Rumirgo, Askira-Uba, destroyed private and public infrastructure.
The governor’s condolence was conveyed in a statement issued in Maiduguri by his Spokesperson, Mr Dauda Iliya.
The governor described the incidents as tragic and deeply distressing, expressing sympathy to all affected individuals and families.
“I received with profound sorrow the sad news of the devastating flood disaster in the Wovi community, which claimed the lives of two women, and the destruction of homes in Gumsuri, displacing many families.
“Equally distressing is the windstorm in Rumirgo, Askira-Uba Local Government. My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected by these disasters,” Zulum said.
The governor, however, ordered the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to immediately provide relief materials to the affected communities.
“I have instructed SEMA to immediately provide relief supplies to Gumsuri and Wovi communities, ensuring no one is left without support. Humanitarian assistance has already been dispatched to the people of Rumirgo,” he said.
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with relevant national agencies to reduce the impact of natural disasters and stressed the importance of adhering to early warning signals.(NAN)
