Jigawa Deputy Gov. visits flood victims in the state

By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse

The Jigawa state Deputy Governor  Alhaji Umar Namadi FCA visited flood victims in  Karnaya Village of  Dutse Local Government Area to commiserate with the community over the recent destructions of their houses caused by flood and to ascertain to the extent of damage.

Hundreds of houses including farmlands were ravaged by the deluge while countless numbers were displaced.

The Deputy Governor and his retinue including the State civil  Commandant, Commissioners of some selected ministries and Special Assistants led by the Honourable Chairman, Dutse LGA, Bala Usman Chamo equally visited the displaced persons in their improvised camps with assurances from the State Government to look after their well-being. Prayers were equally offered for God’s intervention.

Meanwhile, immediately the report of the incident was received, the State Commandant ordered deployment of Disaster Management personnel to the scene for evacuation of affected victims and their relocation to a much safer place. Same personnel were equally detailed to also manage and secure the improvised shelters.

DCC Rafiu Yekini Olaruwanju, ACC Zakari Adamu Dansanda, ACC Sanusi Liman Moriki, Heads of Disaster Management, Operations, and Special Duties were among the State Commandant’s entourage.