A rainstorm disaster has rendered many residents homeless in Ogele community of Asa local government area of Kwara State.
The incident, which occurred on the night of Eid-el-Fitr Day, destroyed public infrastructure and residential buildings.
The affected structures included the Ansarul Islam Primary School, Community Secondary School, health centre and mosques
Other facilities destroyed by the rainstorm were electric poles and high tension wires supplying electricity to Ogele, Afon and other adjoining communities.
Some victims of the rainstorm, who spoke to LEADERSHIP, said they were still counting their losses.
They appealed to government at all levels, public spirited individuals and organisations for help.
The Aare Ogele, Alh. Abubakar Akanbi, whose residence was also affected by the rainstorm, called for government’s aid for the victims.
The chairman of Ogele Descendants Progressive Union (ODPU), Alh. Issa Akanbi-Oniyo, said the unfortunate incident has left many residents homeless.
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