Hearth wreaks havoc in Imo, burns deaf and dumb couple, son

A pair, Ugochukwu Igbokwe and Ihuoma Igbokwe who reside in Umudike Oka Ugiri in Isiala-mbano LGA of Imo State have been burnt by a wildfire, which additionally left the constructing destroyed.

DAILY POST gathered that the husband and spouse are deaf and dumb whereas the son is barely a 12 months outdated.

In line with an indigene of the realm, Darlington Onyelike, the victims are in a deteriorating situation and wish monetary help from good-spirited people.

He stated, “The girl and her husband are deaf and dumb. It was troublesome to boost alarm when the constructing caught hearth. Their 1 year-old-son is worst affected by the hearth. The girl is pregnant and can quickly put to mattress. It’s horrible.

“They dwell in a one-room condominium right here in Umudike Ugiri. The household is dying slowly.”

He additional disclosed that the victims are at present in a hospital and are in dire want of monetary assist to pay their medical payments.