Dr Mohammed Goje, Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on Saturday said a torrential rain destroyed 1,650 houses in Jajere and Yunusari towns of Yobe State.
Goje who spoke in a statement issued in Damaturu, the State capital said that a final assessment on the destruction caused by yet another flood in Yusufari, Wagir, Mutai Chirokusko, Bade and Potiskum towns was ongoing.
“SEMA is conducting daily review meetings to assess the situation, update stakeholders and come up with immediate response plan in line with vulnerabilities of affected locations and resources available
He also cited that cash disbursement to the victims would soon begin as “community keepers” were already validating the list of beneficiaries to ensure transparency and accountability in the exercise
The executive secretary also pointed out that arrangements had reached advanced stage to deliver relief materials to the affected communities in the next 24 to 48 hours as directed by Gov Mai Mala Buni.
