A powerful rainstorm has left over 500 houses destroyed in Itobe District, Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, displacing many families and causing extensive damage to properties.
The storm, which struck on Wednesday night, damaged schools, health centers, electric poles, churches, and mosques, while several residents sustained injuries. The Ejeh of Ofu, Akwu Obaje, described the destruction as devastating and called for urgent intervention.
“The scene is chaotic, with roofs torn off buildings, trees uprooted, and power lines snapped. Many families are left without shelter, and the community is in dire need of support,” he said.
Obaje urged the government, corporate bodies, and well-meaning individuals to provide relief to affected families.
Survivors of the disaster, including Atabo Okolo from Oladebu and Usman Gene from Itobe-Niniya, pleaded for immediate assistance, citing worsening economic hardship.
“We need urgent intervention to rebuild our lives. The destruction has further deepened our struggles,” Okolo stated.
Residents are now in desperate need of shelter, medical aid, and food supplies as they recover from the disaster.
