Nigeria, July 2 -- Two people have been reported killed after a flood and windstorm destroyed many houses in the Damboa and Askira-Uba local government areas of Borno State.

A downpour on Sunday forced many residents out of their homes in the Wovi and Gumsuri communities of Damboa.

Two women died, and many residents sustained injuries as the flood destroyed an undisclosed number of houses.

"The flood only affected Wovi and Gumsuri. The flood destroyed many houses. Unfortunately, two females lost their lives," Ali Gambo, a resident of Damboa, said.

A severe windstorm tore through the Rumirgo area of Askira-Uba Local Government, destroying public and private infrastructure.

"The incident in Rumirgo happened a week ago. The windstorm de...