Abbas seeks immediate action from FG on Maiduguri flood

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the flood that ravaged Maiduguri, the Borno State capital on Tuesday.

Flood took over most parts of Maiduguri following a downpour that led to the collapse of the Alao Dam.

The palace of the Shehu of Borno, among other key places, was reportedly affected by the ravaging flood.

Also, thousands of people were displaced by the flood.

Abbas, who expressed dismay at the flood, called for concerted efforts to provide succor to the affected residents.

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In a statement issued Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, the Speaker said, “I am disturbed by the news of the ravaging flood in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. This is a situation that calls for concern to every well-meaning Nigerian.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the people and government of Borno State at this trying moment,” the Speaker said, adding that “My heart goes out to the people of Maiduguri.”

He said, “I call on all the government agencies responsible for providing quick intervention in times of such emergencies to swing into action for the sake of the affected people.”

The Speaker called on the residents of other cities in the country where weather forecasts by relevant authorities indicated there would be floods in the coming days and weeks to take heed.