DAILY POST
Three people have been confirmed dead with 271 households displaced following a heavy downpour in Labba Kuka community in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) revealed this on Sunday through its verified Facebook page.
The agency noted that its Flood Response Team along with Councilor representing Mutai Ward and community leaders jointly conducted an assessment of the area to ascertain level of damage caused.
A total of 271 households with over 1,600 individuals were affected and have been profiled.
“Sadly, three persons died with nine others sustaining injuries as a result of the flood incident”, SEMA posted.
According to the state humanitarian agency, the deceased have since been buried, while the injured ones were referred to neighbouring hospital in Bajoga, Gombe State for medical attention…
