A windstorm in the Agbashi community of Doma LGA, Nasarawa, has resulted in one fatality, several injuries, and the destruction of over 100 houses.
Vice-Chairman John Bako-Ari of the Doma council area confirmed the incident on Wednesday, stating that it occurred on Tuesday.
Bako-Ari added that the affected structures include the Agbashi Central Mosque, a primary school, and various public buildings.
“It’s true that the windstorm destroyed over 100 houses, including a mosque and a primary school. The incident happened yesterday (Tuesday) in the evening,” he said.
Also speaking on the incident, the acting chairman of Agbashi Development Association, Anthony Oshinyeka, described the incident as unfortunate.
Mr Oshinyeka called on the government to urgently intervene to cushion the effects on the people of the community.
He called for the immediate release of relief materials and medical aid to the victims of the windstorm.
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