President Bola Tinubu on Monday visited Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, to sympathise with the state government and victims of the recent flood that ravaged major parts of the state.
Recall that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had revealed that nearly half of Maiduguri was submerged in water after the Alau Dam overflowed following heavy rainfall.
News About Nigeria reports that the President’s visit is following his return from London yesterday (Sunday) night.
According to the report, the President, during the visit, would evaluate the impact of the flood on residential houses, hospitals, markets, schools, and other public facilities.
In a now-viral video seen on the internet, the president is seen alighting from the presidential aircraft at the Maiduguri International Airport and was received by Governor Babagana Zulum and other government officials.
Similarly, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has earlier today visited the state to sympathize with the government and people affected by the recent floods.
The IG of Police was accompanied by Deputy Inspectors General of Police, Bala Ciroma and Ede Ayuba, as well as AIG Airwing Danladi Lalas.
At the Government House, IGP Egbetokun met with Governor Babagan Zulum, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, and other dignitaries.
During the visit, the IG expressed heartfelt sympathy to the governor on behalf of the entire Nigerian police force and reaffirmed their commitment to providing adequate security for the state’s residents.
He also promised that the Force would initiate the repair of damaged police facilities in the affected communities.
