The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commiserated with the government and good people of Borno State, especially those who have been displaced or have lost their means of livelihood as a result of the flooding caused by the overflow of the Alau Dam.
The party in a release signed its National Publicity Secretary,Felix Morka expressed deep saddened by the pain and suffering that the unprecedented flooding has brought upon residents of Maiduguri and its environs, with the destruction of homes, farmlands, businesses, public buildings, and even the palace of the Shehu of Borno.
As directed by President Bola Tinubu, the Vice-President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has visited Maiduguri to undertake an on-the-spot assessment of the tragic incident and has further directed federal government emergency services to support the State government to immediately evacuate affected residents to safety, and provide all necessary assistance to them.
APC therefore called urged all agencies of Borno state and Federal government to spare no effort in tackling all humanitarian challenges occasioned by the disaster.
The party prayed God to comfort and grant full restoration to the victims of the incident.
