Borno flood, national calamity — Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the government and people of Borno and other affected States, following severe floods caused by incessant downpour.

In a statement signed Tuesday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, Buhari described the incident as a national calamity.

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

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

“My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this natural disaster,” Buhari said.

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