An early storm in Ondo State has caused great damage to several houses in Irese community, Ifedore Local Government Area of state,
Daily post reports that the rainstorm, which occurred on Friday night, destroyed the community’s health centre, city hall, and schools, amongst others, leaving the majority of citizens homeless.
It also destroyed a church and a poultry farm in the town, causing damage worth millions of naira.
Following the incident, the residents have complained about the storm’s devastating impact on them and their livelihood.
Some of the victims said without quick government intervention, it will be difficult to recover their lives due to the high cost of building materials.
According to some residents, they said, the rainstorm lasted several hours and carried away rooftops of most of the buildings.
Speaking on the disaster, which also destroyed parts of his palace, the Olurese of Irese community, Oba Destiny Saka, said the magnitude of the disaster was beyond the community’s financial capacity.
The monarch said; “I urge Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and other representatives of the area to come to the help of the victims, who are primarily pensioners.”
