One person has been reported dead as tragedy struck in the Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State following a destructive windstorm that swept through Wuro Juli, Wuro She, and other suburban areas of the state.
Witnesses recounted the horror of the windstorm, which brought devastation to the region shortly after the first rain of the season commenced around 4:30 pm. The storm, which wreaked havoc in Ampate area I and II, Maitama, Nayi Nawa, and Bagadaza communities, claimed the life of a child in Ampate area II. Several other people were injured and hospitalized due to the fierce winds. Abba, a resident who lost his house and belongings to the storm, described the aftermath as devastating.
Isah Adamu, the ward head of Wuro Ampate, on his part pointed out the widespread impact of the destruction, noting that over 100 houses were affected, leaving several families homeless. “I have been going around to ascertain the number of affected buildings and families, but I have not been able to get the exact number because the destruction is enormous, as you can see, the area is big and there are over 100 houses that are affected.
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