Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has expressed sympathy to residents of Dangamau community in Kusada Local Government Area following a devastating windstorm and heavy rainfall that destroyed homes, shops and other properties.
The governor described the incident, which displaced occupants of more than 200 houses and caused widespread destruction, as unfortunate saying the disaster had left many families without shelter and disrupted their means of livelihood.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ibrahim Kaula Mohammed, Radda conveyed the condolences of the Katsina State Government and its people to those affected by the disaster.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Katsina State, I commiserate with the victims of this disaster in Dangamau. We feel your pain and we will not leave you alone at this time,” the governor said.
He directed relevant government agencies to immediately assess the extent of the damage to facilitate a prompt response and ensure that affected families receive the necessary assistance.
The governor assured residents that the state government had commenced arrangements to provide emergency relief materials and other forms of support to those displaced by the disaster.
According to him, efforts are underway to deliver food, temporary shelter and other essential items to victims without delay in order to ease their hardship.
Radda also appealed to residents of the affected community to remain calm and cooperate with emergency response officials as government works to restore normalcy in the area.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting communities affected by natural disasters and ensuring that victims receive timely assistance.
The governor prayed for the safety of all residents and asked Allah to prevent a recurrence of such disasters in the state.
