Lawal commiserates with Zamfara flood victims

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has commiserated with the victims of the recent flood disaster in Gummi Local Government Area of the state and promised immediate support.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood disaster struck as a result of a heavy downpour in Gummi town and some communities, which resulted in the death of 10 people and the destruction of over 500 houses.

Gummi is one of the local government areas in the state announced by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to experience heavy flooding in the 2024 rainy season.

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Senior Special Assistant to Lawal, Sulaiman Idris, said the governor expressed deep concern and sympathy for the Gummi flood victims.

“I received sad news about the flooding in some parts of the Gummi local government area,” Idris quoted Lawal as saying. The governor described the disaster as unfortunate and worrisome.

“I have been in contact with the relevant authorities, leaders, and elders in the local government since the unfortunate incident.

“I immediately sent a delegation from the Zamfara Government to the local government to assess the situation and provide immediate relief support to the victims.

“My government is committed to taking all the necessary measures to prevent future occurrences of such sad incidents.

“All hands will be on deck to ensure that victims of the flooding receive the necessary support they may require,” the governor said.