From HASSAN, JIRGI Maiduguri
Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum has expressed condolences to residents of Gumsuri and Wovi in Damboa Local Government Area, following a devastating flood that claimed two lives, submerged homes and displaced numerous families.
The governor also conveyed his sympathy to Rumirgo community in Askira-Uba Local Government Area where a destructive windstorm caused significant damage to public and private infrastructure.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum described the incidents as tragic and deeply distressing.
“I received with profound sorrow, the sad news of the devastating flood disaster in Wovi community which claimed the lives of two women, as well as 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,” he stated.
The governor directed the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to immediately provide relief materials to victims in the affected communities, assuring that aid would reach all those in need.
“I have instructed SEMA to immediately provide relief supplies to Gumsuri and Wovi communities, ensuring that no one is left without support. Humanitarian assistance has already been dispatched to the people of Rumirgo,” he affirmed.
Zulum reiterated his commitment to collaborate with relevant national agencies to mitigate the impact of natural disasters and emphasised the importance of adhering to early warning signals.
