Tinubu mourns victims of Zamfara flood, boat mishap
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commiserated with the people and government of Zamfara over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident at the weekend.
A statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga, the president’s special adviser, information and strategy, said Mr Tinubu promised to support the victims of the twin tragedies.
“The president directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.
“President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State government to help those affected by the disaster,” Mr Onanuga said.
(NAN)
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