Tinubu mourns with Libya as death toll in devastating flood hits 6,000

President Bola Tinubu has profoundly condoled with Libya as death toll in the devastating flood in the North African country hits 6,000.

On Wednesday, The death toll rose to over 6,000 people, according to Saadeddin Abdul Wakil, health ministry undersecretary of the Unity Government in Tripoli, one of two rival governments operating in the country.

According to CNN, morgues are full in hospitals that remain out of service despite the desperate need to treat survivors of the disaster, according to staff.

The President further commiserated with all families who have lost loved ones in this monumental disaster and sends his best wishes for a speedy recovery to all who have been injured during the tragic incident.

The Nigerian leader assured the great people of Libya of Nigeria’s unwavering solidarity and goodwill during these trying times.

He added that this disheartening loss of lives, homes, livelihoods, and critical infrastructure remains a shared grief that further unites the people of both nations.

“Nigeria is ready to provide all necessary support to assist the Libyan people in overcoming this harrowing tragedy,” Tinubu concluded.