About six persons reportedly died and scores injured due to heavy downpour in Kafin-Hausa Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The local Government Council Chairman, Muhammad Saminu this during his sympathy visit to the families of some of the casualties
He stated that six people died, while sixty others were injured and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed as a result of heavy downpours and windstorms in the area.
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Speaking with newsmen, a resident noted the rainstorm which occurred Tuesday night, rendered hundreds of families homeless, compelling them to take shelter at public buildings and relatives’ houses.
He added the heavy rain and windstorm blew up the roofings of houses and public buildings, including some schools and mosques.
Police spokesman, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam after confirming the incident said that based on the report obtained from the area, two persons were confirmed dead, while many were injured.
“The police are yet to ascertain the level of damages but two persons were confirmed dead, many injured, while residential houses, farmlands, government assets and other valuable items were destroyed.”
However, death victims include; a 13-year-old girl, Asabe Adamu, and a 20 year-old-boy, Amadu Alto all of Abdallawa village, Kafin Hausa in Kafin Hausa Local Government.
Also, the special adviser to the Governor on inclusion, Hamza Muhammad Hadejia, sympathized with the victims, adding that the State government would assist the victims.
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