Heavy rainfall has significantly damaged the federal highway linking Kano to Maiduguri, especially between Malori and Guskuri villages in the Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The flooding has created a large crater in the road, compelling motorists to seek alternative routes.
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During a visit to assess the damage, Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammad emphasized the road’s importance as a vital connection between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions.
In a briefing to journalists on Thursday, Governor Muhammad called on the Federal Government to promptly repair the damaged road to ensure the smooth transportation of goods and services for the benefit of the public.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
This year, Bauchi State has experienced severe flooding, causing extensive damage across multiple local government areas.
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