From Ahmad Muhammad, Bauchi
Pregnant woman, nine others were injured as rainstorm destroyed over 500 houses in Misau local government area of Bauchi state.
The caretaker Committee Chairman of Misau local government area, Hon. Salisu Hussain Hardawa, confirmed the incident yesterday while speaking with newsmen in Bauchi.
He said the affected households have found themselves in a difficult and sympathetic situation that need quick response.
He said all the 10 injured victims were taken to Misau General Hospital for medical attention.
He added that the pregnant Woman is presently in the labor room, while a woman broke her leg and was taken to Federal Medical Center (FMC) Azare.
Hardawa said Governor Bala Mohammed sent State Emergency Management Agency SEMA to assess the situation.
The Chairman sympathized with the victims of the rainstorm, and prayed God to avert future occurrence and replace what they lost as a result of the natural disaster.
Hardawa, called on the Bauchi state government for intervention through provision of relief materials to cushion the effect of the unfortunate incident on the victims.
