Ayobamiji Komolafe 
A heavy downpour has cut off a significant part of the Kano-Maiduguri Expressway at Malori-Guskuri, a community in the Katagum Local Government area of Bauchi State.
The flood created a large crater in the middle of the road, forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.
Assessing the damage during a visit, Bauchi State Governor Bala Muhammad emphasized the importance of the road as a vital link between Nigeria’s Northwest and Northeast regions.
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While addressing journalists on Thursday, Governor Muhammad called on the Federal Government to urgently repair the damaged highway to ensure the continued transportation of goods and services for the benefit of citizens.
“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 Comptroller of Works,” he said.
He stated further, “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.”
Bauchi State has been severely affected by flooding this year, leading to widespread destruction across several local government areas.
