Four persons have been confirmed dead following the outbreak of acute diarrhoea in Jangalawaji and Tadangara settlements in the Gujba ward of the Gujba local government area of Yobe State.

According to first-hand information gathered from development partners,  45 persons with the symptoms of the disease have been treated.

The Commissioner of Health in the state, Dr Lawan Gana who confirmed the casualties, said the Rapid Response Team who visited the settlements of the state government and the partners is currently conducting continuous sensitisation on hygiene.

According to him, there was no confirmation of a cholera outbreak in the area, however, samples of the persons with acute diarrhoea have been taken for testing.

“We responded and as of yesterday, there were no more cases of acute watery diarrhoea.  It is an area that is surrounded by water so accessing the area was very difficult. We initially opted to use a helicopter to access the settlements but later succeeded”

“Already samples have been collected but no one can confirm that people have died of cholera and any acute watery diarrhoea is something that happens at all times” he said.