Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has commiserated with victims of flooding in the Gummi local government area of the State.
Heavy rainfall on Friday caused flooding in some areas of the Gummi local government area, submerging scores of houses.
In a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, the governor expressed deep concern and sympathy for the Gummi flood victims.
The statement read in part: “I received sad news about the flooding in some parts of the Gummi local government area. This is genuinely distressing, and my thoughts are with everyone affected.
“I have been in contact with the relevant authorities, leaders, and elders in the local government since the unfortunate incident.
The governor said he had immediately sent a delegation from the Zamfara State Government to the local government to assess the situation and provide immediate relief support to the victims.
He said, his government is committed to taking all 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.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
