President Muhammadu Buhari
has sympathised with the government and people of Kebbi State on the flood
disaster that ravaged 11 local government areas of the state.
The Chief Press Secretary
to Kebbi Governor, Abubakar Dakingari made the disclosure in Birnin Kebbi on
Tuesday, August 28.
He said the president’s
message was read to the affected Koko, Koko/Besse Local Government Area of the
state by Gov. Atiku Bagudu while addressing victims.
According to the statement,
President Buhari is deeply sympathetic with the victims and prayed Allah to
provide succour to all of them.
The governor advised people
in the flood prone areas to refrain from construction and building on waterways
to prevent future occurrence.
“The government will embark
on clearing and evacuation of rubbish from drainages to ensure free flow of
water,’’ Bagudu said.
Thirty-three people
including children reportedly died while 30 are still missing after an
overloaded boat capsized in the Niger River in Kebbi state.
The boat carrying 150
passengers reportedly capsized due to overloading.
About 85 people were
rescued alive while a search party is still looking for the remaining 30
people.
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