Lawyer donates N2 million to victims of Yobe rainstorm
A development advocate, Kashim Musa-Tumsah, on Saturday, donated two million naira to support victims of the recent devastating rainstorm in Fika town, Yobe.
The rain accompanied by strong wind wreaked havoc in the town on June 14, destroying over 300 houses and injured about six residents of the area.
An eight-man committee constituted by Mr Musa-Tumsah, who is a lawyer, presented the cash support, to the District Head of Fika, Maina Mohammed, for onward disbursement to the victims.
Speaking at the occasion, leader of the team, Suleiman Joda, said that the lawyer was utterly devastated by the incident.
He said, “Please, consider this a modest support to the victims of the recent rainstorm in Fika town from Musa-Tumsah. The development advocate expressed his sympathy to the victims and their loved ones and prayed to Allah to heal the injured and replenish their losses.’’
The team also paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Fika, Dr. Muhammadu Abali, during which special prayers were conducted for victims of the disaster.
In his remarks, Mr Abali expressed gratitude to Mr Musa-Tumsah for the donation and charged his subjects to always show solidarity during trying times.
He directed the district head to ensure that only victims of the disaster benefited from the donation.
(NAN)
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