Rainstorm, accompanied by strong winds, has destroyed no fewer than 200 houses, shops and other property in Dangamau community, Kusada local government area of Katsina State.
Governor Dikko Radda has sympathised with the victims of the disaster, describing the incident as painful and unfortunate.
Radda, in a statement on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula-Mohammed, said that the destruction had displaced many families and exposed them to hardship.
“On behalf of the government and good people of Katsina State, I sympathise with the victims of this disaster in Dangamau. We share your pain and will not abandon you at this difficult time,” he said.
The governor said that he had directed the relevant government agencies to immediately assess the extent of the damage to facilitate prompt intervention.
He assured the affected residents that the state government was making arrangements to provide immediate relief materials and other essential assistance to the victims.
“Efforts are in top gear to bring succour to the displaced persons. Food, shelter and other necessities will be provided without delay,” Radda said.
He urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with emergency response teams, as the government worked to restore normalcy in the affected community.
The governor also prayed for the safety of residents and asked Allah to prevent a recurrence of such disasters.
Source: NAN
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