10/04/2019

48 Houses Destroyed, 285 Persons Rendered Homeless In Plateau

No fewer than 285 persons have been rendered homeless by rainstorm that destroyed at least 48 houses in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports on Wednesday that the incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, has become a source of concern to both the State and Local Governments.

The residents of Toghomwol-Bungha community in Mangu were most hit.
Most of the houses affected were either totally destroyed to the foundation level or had their roofs completely blown off, leaving no chance for the victims.
“I have six children and our house has completely been destroyed by the rainstorm. I don’t have a place to stay now,” lamented one Mr Dabit, a victim of the storm.
He said that he had no option, but to look for a relationship to keep his family
Dabit called on the authorities to come to his aid because he had lost his home and now homeless.
Already, the State Deputy Governor, Prof. Sonni Tyoden had led a delegation of government officials and P-SEMA on Wednesday on a sympathy visit to Toghomwol-Bungha community.
Tyoden, who addressed the victims, appealed to them to be calm and look at the incident as an act of God.
“This an unfortunate incident that happened to you; it is indeed sad, but I want you people to take it as an act of God.
“I want to assure you that the government is so worried and concerned over your plights and will do whatever it takes to assist you.

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