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 tuesday morning,there was chaos around Fagbems petrol station along Oshodi Apapa expressway,after a Toyota Camry saloon car exploded.The car belonging to an Army personnel identified as Lasisi Adeleye caught up in flames after a Mercedes Benz 1428 truck marked AKM162ZW,driving recklessly,hit it from the rear.It was gathered that in the process of avoiding severe impact with the truck which was involved in dangerous overtaking,the Camry knocked down a passerby who fell and sustained leg injury.The Camry was carrying 25 litres kegs filled with fuel in the boot,and was avoiding crushing the victim.The Camry somersaulted,crossing the median on the expressway.Sensing danger,the army officer was said to have ran out of the vehicle unhurt before it eventually hit the padestrian walkway and exploded.Immediately the incident occurred at about 7am,motorists on the bust expressway scampered for safety while others assitsted the injured man off harm's way.The truck driver identified as Joseph Chima,a resident of 50,Emodi Street,Olodi Apapa was said to have attempted to flee but he was caught by the army officer who took him to the nearest police station to make an entry.Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps got to the scene few minutes and assisted the injured man into their patrol van.According to Assistant Corps Commander,Emmanuel Edeh,the unidentified victim was taken to New Age Hospital,Kirirkiri Apapa where it was discovered he was responding to treatment.Investigation is ongoing.One more photo below. 
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