Early morning down pour: Two people confirmed dead  in Damaturu 

Early morning down pour: Two people confirmed dead  in Damaturu

The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that two people drowned in Damaturu, the state capital, following an early morning downpour.

The victims have been identified as 38-year-old Isa Haruna and 18-year-old Abba Kyari.

According to SEMA, the tragic incidents occurred in the Malam Matari and Pompomari areas of Damaturu.

The agency said its Search and Rescue Team, working in collaboration with the Yobe State Fire Service, responded promptly after receiving distress alerts.

However, upon arrival at the affected locations, rescue officials found that both victims had already died.

Their remains were evacuated and transported to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Damaturu.

SEMA has urged residents, particularly those living in flood-prone communities, to exercise caution during heavy rainfall and to avoid attempting to cross flooded roads or drainage channels.