APA – Lagos (Nigeria)
The Sokoto Operation Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in conjunction with representatives of the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZEMA) went round for on-the-spot assessment of structures affected by Windstorm in communities across five Local Government Areas of Zamfara State in northern Nigeria.
The statement by the APO Group and distributed on behalf of NEMA stated that lots of houses were affected in Bakura, Mafara, Maradun, Anka and Maru Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
It added that the storm pulled down walls, collapsed houses and blew off rooftops amongst other damages suffered by the villagers.
According to the statement, while few affected persons partially repaired their structures to sustain their lives, others whose houses suffered serious damages are taking shelter with friends and relatives.
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