Rainstorm Wreaks over 200 Houses in Plateau

A devastating rainstorm hit the Miango District in Bassa Local Government, Plateau State, on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

According to the Miango Youth Development Association, three people were injured, and over 200 houses were damaged or destroyed.

The association’s Publicity Secretary, Nuhu Nga, reported that the storm affected various structures, including residential homes, a clinic, schools, shops, and livestock pens.

Nga added that the strong winds also uprooted economic trees, causing significant losses for local farmers.

Many people were left stranded, and valuable items such as documents, household products, cement, and other essential goods were destroyed or swept away by the storm.

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He said:

“Although no life was lost, three people were injured and have been taken to hospital for treatment. Currently, some affected persons have found refuge in neighbours’ houses.

“The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, who have over the years suffered violent attacks and displacement of persons, in a more precarious situation.

“We call on the State Emergency Management Agency, the National Emergency Management Agency and the Local Government Council to come to assist the affected persons.

“We are also appealing to non-governmental organisations and well-meaning individuals to, as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of the affected persons as the rainy season intensifies.”