The minister of defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has extended his heartfelt sympathy to the people and government of Borno state over the flood disaster that engulfed Maiduguri and devastated economic and social activities
This was contained in a press statement issued and made available to newsmen in Sokoto by the Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Media and Communications, Alhaji Mati Ali
Recall that some part of Maiduguri , the state capital of Borno state was devastated with flood disaster which caused significant damage to properties and displaced many residents.
“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 Zulum 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 defence minister remarked.