Vice President Kashim Shettima visited Maiduguri on Tuesday to express his sympathy to the people of Borno following the Alau Dam flood disaster, which displaced thousands. Leading a Federal Government delegation to the affected city, Shettima was welcomed by Governor Babagana Zulum, who accompanied him to the palace of the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar El-Kanemi, which was also impacted by the flood.

After visiting the palace, the vice president proceeded to Bakassi camp, where thousands of displaced individuals had taken refuge. Addressing the victims, Shettima assured them of government support, announcing that 50 trucks of rice would be provided to alleviate their hardship. He also stated that the government would work closely with the North East Development Commission and other agencies to ensure the victims would not remain at the camp for more than two weeks.

The flood, which struck Maiduguri on Tuesday, caused widespread devastation, submerging numerous buildings and flooding roads and bridges.