Motorists stranded as flood splits Kano-Maiduguri highway

The federal highway linking Kano to Maiduguri has been severely damaged by heavy downpour, particularly in the area between Malori and Guskuri villages in the Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The heavy rain split the road into two parts, compelling drivers to seek different paths to their destinations.

While on a visit to assess the damage, Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammed emphasized the road’s significance as a major link between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions.

Speaking to newsmen on Thursday, the governor called on the Federal Government to urgently look into the state of the dilapidated road.
“This is a major highway, the Northeast highway, and the dual carriageways have been completely washed away.

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“We are calling on the Federal Government to assist. We will report this issue to Abuja through the Controller of Works,” he said.

He continued, “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.”