2 teenagers drown in Kaduna River
Two teenagers have drowned in a river at Askplaye community in Kaduna State following torrential rainfall that affected parts of the state. The victims were identified as Suleiman Yakubu, 19, and Abubakar Mohammed, 17. Details of the incident remained sketchy as of Monday, but the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North-West Operations Office, Kaduna, confirmed […]
Two teenagers lost their lives in Kaduna River after heavy rainfalls hit parts of Kaduna State. The identities of the victims are Suleiman Yakubu, aged 19, and Abubakar Mohammed, aged 17. As of Monday, the full details remained unclear. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), North-West Operations Office, in Kaduna, confirmed the tragic incident. However, the bodies of the two victims have not been recovered yet.
The flood situation, which started around Thursday and continued for four days, affected various areas of Kaduna metropolis. NEMA, along with Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and other stakeholders, is still evaluating the extent and impact of the floodwaters. The agency's Head of Operations, Hajia Halima Suleiman, led an assessment team to communities most affected by the flood to understand the situation better.
The flood caused flash floods, submerged roads, and temporarily trapped some residents in their homes. Additionally, the flooding disrupted movement, requiring residents to exercise caution while navigating through the affected areas. Suleiman personally visited the bereaved family of Yakubu to offer condolences and support. NEMA, KADSEMA, and other emergency responders are committed to monitoring the situation and assessing the needs of the affected communities to ensure an appropriate response.
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