Eight killed as strange disease ravage Kano

A strange disease has ravaged Dungurawa village, in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano state, claiming 8 lives.

Residents told The Nation on Monday that the strange disease started about a week ago in the community and has created panic as it claims lives almost on a daily basis. They said the deceased are five children and three young men ranging from 13 to 25 years old while the children are seven years below.

The disease according to the residents, starts with the symptoms of high fever , headache and stomach pains.


A resident that lost three children Malam Suleiman Musa Tafida who was emotional said his third son died in the afternoon after losing two other children to the strange disease.