Following a heavy downpour and windstorm wreaked havoc in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, not less that five people have been killed, 36 others injured, and over 100 houses destroyed.
The sad incident was confirmed in a statement on Monday, May 9 by the executive secretary of Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, Mohammed Goje.
He said SEMA search and rescue team on May 9 responded to a distress call by good samaritans and supported the evacuation of the victims to Yobe State Specialist Hospital.
“A total of 41 victims are from 6 different Communities/Locations (1.Waziri Ibrahim Extension, 2. Abbari Extension, 3. NayiNawa, 4. Pompomari, 5. House of Assembly quarters, Gujba Road and 6. Maisandari) were evacuated and unfortunately 5 died (2 boys, 1 adult woman, 2 girls),” Goje stated.
“All victims are receiving treatment free and already 23 were discharged,” he added.
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