Photos: Flooding Severely Damages Kano-Maiduguri Highway

A severe flood has heavily impacted the federal highway linking Kano to Maiduguri, particularly affecting the stretch between Malori and Guskuri villages in Bauchi State’s Katagum Local Government Area.

The intense rainfall has caused a significant portion of the road to collapse, creating a large crater and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, visited the site to assess the damage and underscored the road’s importance as a vital connection between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Governor Mohammed called on the Federal Government to expedite repairs to restore the highway and ensure the smooth flow of goods and services.

Governor Mohammed added that if federal assistance is delayed, the state government may need to implement temporary or permanent repairs, similar to the measures taken during the previous rainy season.

“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.

Bauchi State has been grappling with extensive flooding this year, causing widespread damage across multiple local government areas.

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