The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Anambra has confirmed that not less than 651, 053 indigenes from six local government areas in Anambra have been rendered homeless and one casualty was recorded.
Briefing journalists, on Monday, the Acting State Coordinator of NEMA, Thickman Tanimu, said the deceased, identified as Ginikanwa Izuoba passed away following the sudden collapse of his apartment occasioned by the impact of the flood.
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He added that Ogbaru Local Government Area recorded the highest number of victims followed by Anambra East and West Local Government Areas.
“NEMA, accompanied by officials of Anambra State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, visited Umueze-Anam, Mkpunando, Igbedo, Inoma, and Ifite-Ogwari all in Anambra East and Anyamelum Council Areas,” he said.
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