Local authorities in Cameroon have confirmed the death of no fewer than three victims and the wounding of three others after a storm swept across Benoue division in the northern region of the country.
The incident was confirmed by Oumarou Wabi, a government official from Benoue Division’s Prefect, who told newsmen that the tragedy happened on Tuesday when violent wind uprooted an old tree and it fell on a car that was carrying five people.
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“Two died on the spot and three others were seriously injured. They are responding to treatment. We have asked municipal authorities to identify old trees risky to the population and take them off,” Wabi said.
He also confirmed that the storm also destroyed property including houses while also adding that local authorities have asked residents in the area to stay indoors at least for now.
