A portion of Kano – Maiduguri Express
road.has been washed away at Malori-Guskuri community in Katagun Local Government Area of Bauchi State due to to heavy rains.
This has rendered the road impassable, forcing motorists to use alternative routes to their destinations.
Speaking at the scene on Thursday, Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, emphasised the importance of the road, which serves as a critical link between the North-West and North-East parts of Nigeria.
He appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene and repair the damaged part of the highway to ease transportation of goods and services for the overall benefits of the citizens.
He said urgent intervention by the federal government was necessary to prevent carnage and associated hardship on the highway.
Governor Mohammad added that his administration would work out apt modalities to maintain some of the Federal Roads in the state as the rainy season continues.
