TWO DROWNED IN DAMATURU EARLY MORNING DOWNPOUR. (PHOTOS).
TWO DROWNED IN DAMATURU EARLY MORNING DOWNPOUR 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. More photos below.
Today wednesday a Pennsylvania prosecutor said that ,Hollywood actor and stand up Comedian star Bill Cosby has been chargedwith felony,sexual assault over an incident in 2004 at his Philadelphia area mansion,in the first criminal case involving the comedian after years of mounting accusations.Charges were brought against the 78 year old,who allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted a woman,just before the statute of limitations in the case,ran out in January.An arrest warrant was issued for Cosby,Montgomery County First Assistant DistrictAttorney Kevin R.Steele told a news conference.Steele said ''Today after examination of all the evidence,we are able to seek justice on behalf of the victim''.Cosby has been charged with aggravated indecent assault,which is a felony in the first degree.According to an affidavit,the victim was a guest of Cosby at his home in Cheltenham one evening in January 2004 when he gave her wine and urged her to take three blue pills,prosecutors said in a statement.''Shortly thereafter,the victim became incapacitated and Cosby led her to a couch.The victim lay down... and Cosby positioned himself behind her.Cosby then fondled the victim's breasts,put his hands inside her pants,and penetrated her vagina with his fingers.The victim did not consent to any of these acts and reported that she was unable to move or speak and felt frozen and paralyzed''.Steel said new information came to light this year in the case,and that the victim was willing to cooperate.Earlier this month,Cosby sued seven of his accusers,saying the women who said they were assaulted were lying and had defamed his honorable legacy and reputation''.One more photo below. 
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