In the Miango District of Bassa Local Government in Plateau, a rainstorm caused over 200 houses were destroyed and three people injured, according to a community official.
The event happened on Monday afternoon, according to Nuhu Nga, the publicity secretary of the Miango Youth Development Association, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria.
Mr. Nga mentioned a number of buildings that were impacted, including homes, a clinic, stores, schools, and animal pens.
According to the publicity secretary, numerous passengers were left stranded and some economic trees were uprooted by the downpour. He claimed that the destructive rainstorm had damaged numerous important stuff, including documents, home goods, cement, and many more.
“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 (SEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Local Government Council to come to assist the affected persons.
