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\nBy Amah
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\nBy Amah
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No fewer than four persons have lost their lives in separate floodwater incidents following the onset of the rainy season in Gombe State.
\nDSP Buhari Abdullahi, the Public Relations Officer, Gombe State Police Command, confirmed the incidents in a statement on Tuesday.
\nHe said the command received reports of four incidents of drowning that occurred at Hayin Kwarin-Misau; Bojude, Bajoga and Difa communities in Akko, Kwami, Funakaye and Yamaltu Deba Local Government Areas of the state.
\nHe said the victims were children and teenagers, who drowned in rivers, erosion sites, and unprotected water channels.
\n\u201cThe Gombe State Police Command wishes to alert and sensitise members of the public on the need for heightened caution and vigilance around water bodies.
\n\u201cThis is in view of the rainy season, as cases of accidental drowning continue to pose a serious public safety concern,\u201d he said.
\nHe also advised residents of the state to adhere to the safety guidelines to prevent loss of lives.
\n\u201cAvoid 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.
\n\u201cMonitor children at all times; parents, guardians and school administrators are strongly advised to keep close watch over their children and students and prevent them from going outdoors during rainfall or wandering near water bodies.
\n\u201cAvoid flooded areas; do not attempt to walk, drive, or swim through flooded zones as the depth and strength of the water may be misleading,\u201d he said.
\nWhile urging the residents to report uncovered, dangerous erosion sites and drainage channels to the relevant authorities, Abdullahi reiterated the commitment of the command to protect lives and property in the state. (NAN)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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