By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe –
A devastating flash flood has hit Gombe State, claiming the lives of four persons in separate incidents.
Gombe State Police Command confirmed the incidents in a statement, saying the victims were children and teenagers who drowned in rivers, erosion sites, and unprotected water channels.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, urged residents to exercise caution and vigilance around water bodies during the rainy season.
“The Gombe State Police Command wishes to alert and sensitise members of the public on the need for heightened caution and vigilance around water bodies,” he said.
Abdullahi advised residents to adhere to safety guidelines to prevent loss of lives.
“Avoid swimming in open or unregulated water bodies; rivers and erosion channels are not safe for swimming, especially during heavy rainfall when water currents may be unpredictable,” he said.
He also urged parents and guardians to monitor children at all times and avoid flooded areas.
The police command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property in the state.
Abdullahi urged residents to report uncovered, dangerous erosion sites and drainage channels to the relevant authorities.
