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A series of ferocious wind storms have destroyed communities in the states of Gombe and Sokoto, leaving traces of destruction behind them. At least five lives, including two toddlers, have been lost, dozens were injured, and thousands of residents now lost their homes.
In the State of Gombe, the temporary orientation camp of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Amada, the Akko regional government area, bear the burden of the storm on Sunday. The fierce wind tore the camp, tearing the roof of several hostels and damaged the main pavilion. The incident disrupted camp activities and raised concerns about the safety of corps members.
Commissioner for the development of youth and sports, Adamu Ibrahim, who visited the camp on behalf of the Governor of Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, convincing members and corps officials that the state government would intervene quickly to make improvements and restore normal conditions.
“This is not the first time the camp has been affected,” Ibrahim admitted. “We are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of all corps members. Immediately will be taken to overcome damage.”
While Gombe is rolled from damage to infrastructure, the state of Sokoto experienced a much worse tragedy.
On June 18, strong winds sweep the regional government of Gwadabawa and Kware, killing five people and injured almost 30 others. Among the people who died were two small children, siblings aged 18 months and three years, tragically identified as the children of Mansur Salihu Talhi in the Marabawa community.
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According to the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), more than 1,400 houses and vital public infrastructure are damaged or destroyed, displacement thousands.
In Gwadabawa, officials reported 878 houses destroyed, affected 1,306 households and displaced more than 7,800 residents. Eleven people suffered injuries.
In a neighboring country, 523 houses were reportedly destroyed, with 18 people injured. Some public institutions, including part of the Government Middle School in Kware, suffered severe structural damage. Classrooms and fences were left in the ruins, and in Kofar-parga, the house of a resident, Ahmad Abbas, was really leveled.
“Around 100 houses were also damaged in the 30 -quarter Kware area,” said officials in their preliminary report.
SEMA officials, along with local leaders and emergency response coordinators, are currently conducting detailed assessments and documenting all affected property and property.
“Data will be submitted to the state and federal governments to enable sending fast humanitarian assistance to the victims,” said Sema.
