SAN FRANCISCO, September 12, (THEWILL) – Many residents of Sambang Dagi in Jaba local government area, Kaduna state have been thrown into confusion as a result of two earth tremors witnessed in the area.
THEWILL gathered that the first tremor happened at Nok village, about 20km away from Sambang, while the second occurred in the early hours of Monday.
The residents were reportedly thrown into state of shock, anarchy and confusion when the tremors began.
Meanwhile, Nasir El-Rufai, Governor of the state, in a statement issued on his behalf by Sam Aruwan, his Spokesman, has urged residents of the affected communities to remain calm.
The Governor, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has confirmed that the geological and emergency agencies have been notified,” read the statement.
“The governor sympathises with the people in the Kwoi area over the reported earth tremors. He has directed the State Emergency management Agency (SEMA) to mobilise to the area and comfort our citizens.
“The National Geological Agency has also been notified, and has been invited to investigate the tremors in the Kwoi area and provide appropriate guidance.
“The Kaduna state government is receiving updates from the area. Relevant government agencies have been directed to take steps to comfort the residents of Kwoi area and to assuage their unease as they come to terms with an unusual event.
“The Kaduna state government wishes to appeal for calm, and urges everyone not to spread unverified information, or create panic.”
Details of damages or any loss of life has not been confirmed.
Story by David Oputah
