Flood in Borno, other states national calamity – Buhari

By BASHIR ADEFAKA

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has sent commiserations to the governments and people of Borno and the other states, following severe floods caused by incessant downpour.

He described the incident as a national calamity, according to a statement from his Media Office, signed by Mallam Garba Shehu and copy of which was sent to The DEFENDER on Tuesday.

The former leader said he had heard of the widespread devastation of homes, farmland and the loss of life in Borno and several other states of the federation.

He, therefore, expressed his hope that the relief measures by the various governments would provide comfort and help people, who had lost their family members and livelihood, to resume their normal lives.

“My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this natural disaster,” said the former president,” Buhari was quoted to have said.