“Unfortunately, the disaster also claimed several lives with many others injured,” he said.
The former Abuja minister and PDP candidate scored 525,280 to ward off an ardent challenge from ex-military chief Sadiq Abubakar, who polled 432,272.
“At least 10 people lost their lives while several hectares of farmlands and houses were washed away in some parts of the state,” Mr Nayola said.
The immunisation exercise is in view of 38 circulating mutant polio virus type recorded in 12 LGAs of the state.
The armed forces of Burkina Faso have since launched a quick-sweep operation in the affected area.
Mr Gidado disclosed that 1,750 bags of rice and other food items would be supplied to the refugees camped in four LGAs of Bauchi state.
