By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Property worth millions of naira were destroyed following a devastating rainstorm that swept through Itobe District in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Wednesday night, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
Among property destroyed includes schools, health centers, electric poles, churches and mosques while several residents sustained injuries.
Speaking on the incident, the Ejeh of Ofu,, Alh. Akwu Obaje, called for urgent assistance for the victims, describing the level of damage as “disheartening”.
The traditional ruler lamented the scale of destruction across six villages including: Itobe, Adumu, Oladebu, Ajegwu, and Itagidi in Ofu local government area.
“The destruction caused by the rainstorm has left many families without shelter, and the community is in dire need of support.
“The government and well-to-do individuals must respond promptly to provide relief to the victims and help them rebuild their lives.
The royal father, therefore appealed to government, corporate organizations, and well-meaning individuals to urgently intervene and provide relief to affected families.
Many families are now struggling to find safety, with children and the elderly particularly vulnerable.
Some of the victims, Mr Atabo Okolo from Oladebu, Momoh Alifiya from Adumu, and Usman Gene from Itobe-Niniya, all appealed for immediate assistance to cushion the devastating effects of the disaster
Okolo said: “We need immediate intervention to rebuild our lives, because the destruction has further worsens the hardship we are facing due to economic challenges in the country”.
