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The Northern Senators Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of 37 people from the recent cholera outbreak in Borno State.
The lawmakers called on the Federal Government to urgently scale up response efforts to contain the disease.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, the Forum commiserated with the Borno State Government and the families of the victims.
The statement was signed by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum.
“We, the Northern Senators Forum, commiserate with the government and good people of Borno State over the tragic loss of 37 lives to the ongoing cholera outbreak.
“We also extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. May the Almighty Allah grant the departed eternal rest and give their families the fortitude to bear this painful loss,” the statement read.
The lawmakers expressed serious concern over the
