Gombe Floods Claim Four Lives, Police Call for Public Caution
The Gombe State Police Command has confirmed the death of at least four persons in recent flooding incidents across three local government areas of the State, leading to an urgent call for increased public awareness and safety.
According to Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, most of the victims were children and young individuals who drowned in rivers, erosion sites, and open drainage channels following heavy rainfall.
“These unfortunate incidents have brought to light the urgent need for increased public awareness and preventive action,” Abdullahi stated.
He therefore urged parents, school authorities, and community leaders to ensure that children and vulnerable individuals stay away from hazardous water bodies, especially during the rainy season
