Over 20 houses and several farmlands have been destroyed in Nghassi community, Mandar Ward of Bokkos Local Government Area, Plateau State, following a heavy rainstorm on Tuesday, leaving residents displaced and in dire need of humanitarian support.
The storm, which occurred at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday, according to residents, wreaked havoc across the community, blowing off rooftops, uprooting trees, bringing down buildings and destroying property worth millions of naira.
A community member, Bulus Ritji, who confirmed the incident to The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday said the downpour was accompanied by strong winds that caused extensive damage.
“The destruction is enormous. More than 20 houses were affected, and many families have been displaced,” Ritji stated.
He added, “Although no lives were lost, many victims lost their homes, food items, clothing and other valuables, leaving them in distress.
