A video showing the federal highway connecting Kano and Maiduguri cut off by a severe flood has gone viral, capturing the dramatic moment when motorists and residents were left stranded while searching for alternative routes.
The flooding, which occurred on August 9, resulted in a significant crater forming in the middle of the road, disrupting traffic and leaving travelers in distress.
During an on-site inspection, Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammad stressed the highway’s critical role as a major link between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions.
Governor Muhammad expressed concern over the severe damage, highlighting that the dual carriageways on the Northeast highway have been entirely washed out.
In a statement to journalists, Governor Muhammad appealed to the Federal Government for urgent intervention.
“This is a major highway, the Northeast highway, and the dual carriageways have been completely washed away. We are calling on the federal government to assist. We will report this issue to Abuja through the Controller of Works. If they are unable to address the problem, we will take action to implement remedial or permanent measures, as we did during the last rainy season.’‘ he said.
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