Dr. Sale Jili, Executive Secretary, State Emergency Management Agency, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria,
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The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the local government areas affected by the windstorm are Obudu, Yala and Ogoja.
Okoye made the call on Tuesday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, while speaking on the massive havoc wrecked on the school’s infrastructure by the windstorm.
The Information Officer of the Misau Local Government Council, Usman Yerima, confirmed the development on Friday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has commiserated with the Government and people of Katsina State over the devastating rainstorm that ravaged communities, causing death of 44 citizens and destruction of property.
Bello made the donation on Thursday during a joint condolence visit by members of the state executive council and the legislature to the victims of the disaster.
Buhari gave the assurance at the Palace of Emir of Katsina, when he visited Katsina State to commiserate with victims of the disaster.
Buhari gave the assurance at the Palace of Emir of Katsina, when he visited Katsina State to commiserate with victims of the disaster.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that last Saturday rainfall and windstorm destroyed properties, houses, offices business places, schools, mosques and churches in Bauchi metropolis.
Speaking at the palace of the Emir of Bauchi when he paid him a condolence visit on behalf of the Federal Government, Buhari urged those affected not to lose faith, but consider the calamities as an act of God.
Abubakar disclosed this while receiving Chairman and members of the Universal Basic Education Commission Governing Board in Bauchi on a courtesy visit.
Although, there were reports of injuries, the authorities are yet to ascertain whether or not some people had lost their lives.
Two village heads, Alhaji Ado Musa and Alhaji Baffa Shehu, told News Agency of Nigeria in Dutse on Tuesday that the windstorm, which occurred on May 3, wreaked considerable havoc on the neighbourhoods.
The windstorm also destroyed several houses, offices, schools, police officers Mess, worship places among others.
He said: “I came to sympathise with you after receiving report on the unfortunate incident that claimed five lives, leaving several others with various degrees of injuries and burning houses
The windstorm, which was followed by a downpour on Sunday, also destroyed school buildings, a church and a mosque
The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Alhaji Atiku Maradun, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Gusau that the incident occurred at Bakura and Gamji towns