Two teenagers, Suleiman Yakubu, 19, and Abubakar Mohammed, 17, drowned in a river in the Askplaye community of Kaduna State after heavy rain caused flooding in the area. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident, but the bodies of the boys have not yet been found. NEMA is working with the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) and other groups to assess the flooding situation, which lasted for four days. The rain caused flash floods that submerged roads and trapped some people in their homes. NEMA's team is visiting affected communities to understand the impact of the floods and provide support. They also expressed condolences to the family of one of the victims. Emergency responders will continue to monitor the situation and help those in need.
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