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- A terrible incident in Zaria, Kaduna state, has claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl, identified simply as Praise Malachi
- Reports revealed that Praise lost her life in flooding while rushing home to check her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, which she performed excellently well
- Her father, identified as Emmanuel Malachi, shared further details about the sad day she passed away
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
In a tragic turn of events, a 16-year-old girl, Praise Malachi, has reportedly lost her life in flooding while rushing home to check her Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results, which her friends told her were excellent.
She was taken away by the floodwaters – Father
Praise was a final year student of Government Day Secondary school, Samaru, Zaria, who bagged a scholarship from the Centre of Girls Education, Zaria to further her education because of her brilliant performance.
Her father, identified as Emmanuel Malachi, confirmed the sad incident and said:
“It was around 6pm after rainfall, when my daughter’s friends came to my shop and informed her that her SSCE results were out and that she performed excellently well.
“After hearing the good news, Praise rushed home to check the results on her phone. And while crossing the small river caused by severe erosion she slipped and fell into it and was taken away by the floodwater.
“Her dead body was recovered the following day in far away Hunkuyi in Kudan Local Government Area.”
Danladi Mudi and Emma Yashi, neighbours to the deceased, said the environmental crisis in the area was exacerbated by erosion, making it prone to flooding during rainfall.
“Praise was not the only child who died in the flood, several other lives had been claimed in the past,” Yashi added.
Praise was such a wonderful child
Speaking on the tragic event, Habiba Mohammed, Director, Centre for Girls Education, said the deceased was one of the best students.
Mohammed while consoling the family, said:
“We are all in grief on the sad story of her death. She was such a wonderful child who is never involved in any wanting behaviour.”
In recent times, Zaria has experienced severe flooding, with Chikaji being one of the worst-hit areas.
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JSS3 students drown after writing junior WAEC
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that some JSS3 students had drowned after writing their junior WAEC exams.
The victims, all students of Government Secondary School Fadan Chawai, were identified as Manasseh Monday (16), Musa John (16), Pius David (15), Monday Ayuba (16), David Danlami (19), and Yahuza Audu (16). Pastor Simon Ishaku, the National Public Relations Officer of Ribang Development Association, confirmed the incident on Wednesday, June 26.
Ishaku revealed that three bodies have been recovered and buried amid tears, while three others remain missing as locals continue their search efforts. When reached, the Zonal Coordinator of Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency Zone One, Mubarak Muhammad, stated that he would verify the incident and follow up with our correspondent.
Source: Legit.ng
