A video showing the federal highway connecting Kano to Maiduguri being severed by a severe flood has sparked strong reactions online, as stranded motorists and residents search for alternative routes.
The heavy flooding on August 9 caused a large crater to form in the middle of the road, forcing travelers to find detours.
During an on-site visit, Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammad stressed the road’s significance as a vital link between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions.
Governor Muhammad expressed deep concern over the extensive damage, noting that the dual carriageways on the Northeast highway have been completely washed away.
Speaking to journalists, the governor called on the Federal Government for immediate assistance.
“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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