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.
South African authorities arrested three Malawian nationals suspected of trafficking 57 Malawian children,after they stopped a speeding vehicle that they were using.The children were found in the back of the windowless delivery van.The youngsters aged between 11 and 21 are believed to be from one of the poorest region of Malawi.Most of them were boys-18 were girls and they are all now in a safe house.South Africa's acting police chief Khomotso Phahlane says it is not clear whether the children were being trafficked for labour or sexual exploitation.According to the police,each child had received a sum of up to $170,with promises of more in the future.The three Malawians that were accompanying the adults have been charged with trafficking and are now in police custody.
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