The Executive Secretary of Gombe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Danlami Rukuije said flooding caused by heavy rainfall has killed three people and destroyed 20 houses in Gombe State, just as eight other persons were injured from the effects of the rainfall.

Some of the areas affected include Jekadafari, Nasarawo, Tudun Wada, all in the state capital, Gombe.

He said a prominent Islamic scholar and second Imam of Al-Burhan Masjid in the state capital, Muhammad Bello was among those that died.

Rukuije said the late Monday evening downpour caused havoc for three hours.

He said apart from residential buildings, household’s items and properties, several livestock were also killed by the flood, with many people feared missing.