By Bisola Adeyemo
Heavy rain in Bade local government area of Yobe State has caused perennial flooding which submerged a whole town, cemetery and destroyed properties.
The heavy rainfall, which lasted for several hours, was said to have started in the late hours of Sunday and spanned through the early hours of Monday, Daily Post reports.
“What we saw here at our graveyard is shocking and disturbing as flood has completely taken over the yard. Corpses were exposed, hence making it extremely difficult to bury new bodies.
“We are appealing to the government and well meaning individuals to respond immediately. This place belongs to everyone, because sooner or later it is going to be the final destination for everyone”, he said.
Reacting to the development, the Executive Secretary Yobe State Emergency Management Agency, (SEMA), Dr. Mohammed Goje, who confirmed the incident, said his agency had made all necessary arrangements with a view to rehabilitating the graveyard.
“We are going to provide cement, blocks, sand and other logistics for the rehabilitation work to commence at the graveyard”, he said.
