One person was confirmed killed several others injured while more than 150 houses were destroyed in Agbashi community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, following a rainstorm that wreck havoc in the area.
Confirming the incident, Vice Chairman, Doma LGA, John Bako Ari, said the tragedy occurred Tuesday evening leaving several people homeless.
According to Bako Ari, over 150 residential houses, churches, mosque, schools were destroyed
"It is true that the windstorm destroyed over 150 houses including, mosque, school, the incident happened yesterday in the evening," the vice Chairman said.
Also speaking on the incident, Acting Chairman, Agbashi Development Association (ADA), Anthony Oshinyeka who described the incident as unfortunate stating that Bassa settlement in Iponu outskirt of Agbashi was badly affected as one man lost his life while seven others were injured.
Oshinyeka called on both the state and federal Government to urgently intervene to cushion the devastating effect on the distressed people of Agbashi community.
The Acting ADA chairman also solicited immediate release of relief materials and medical aids to the affected communities.
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