Speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Zaria, the village head of Chikaji, Auwal Sani-Dambaba, said the flood affected over 200 houses in the area.
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“Currently, the victims took shelter in the neighbourhood but no loss of life during the incident. However, many graves were left open,” the village head confirmed. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.Ibrahim Ahmed, who was seen standing in the rubble of his 2-bedroom flat, said they were grateful to God that the flooding occurred during the day.
NAN recalls that the Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives, on Tuesday, bemoaned the flood in Sabon Gari and sought intervention for the victims. Specifically, the Speaker called on the National Emergency Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency to urgently come to the aid of the victims.
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