A windstorm accompanied by heavy rainfall had killed a woman and caused widespread destruction across several communities in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Business Day gathered that the woman was a popular food vendor in Obarike along the Ogore axis of the LG, and She died instantly after a giant tree fell on her during the storm.
Residents said the incident left neighbours, customers and family members devastated. Mourners besieged the community in tears and disbelief following the sudden loss.
An eye witness who identified himself as idoko said several houses, shops and business premises were damaged in the incident, adding that the scale of destruction affected both residential and commercial properties across the affected areas.
He said, fallen trees also blocked Secretariat Road around the Ijanke community, causing traffic obstruction and raising safety concerns among residents. Movement along the route was also disrupted for hours. Related News Cambodia orders African nationals to leave as visa waiver expires New PTML customs boss takes over as command hits N181bn revenue FG has not suspended student upkeep payments, says NELFUND
