Rainstorm Displaces Over 1,000 Residents In Kogi Community

Rainstorm Displaces Over 1,000 Residents In Kogi Community

A severe rainstorm has displaced more than 1,000 individuals in the Iyara community, the headquarters of Ijumu Local Government Area in Kogi State. Reports indicate that the storm, which struck on Monday night, ravaged over a hundred houses in the area…..READ ALSO Tragedy: Rainstorm Kills 2 Sisters, 144 Animals In Sokoto

In response to the calamity, Oba Jacob Meduten, the Eleta Oluyara of Iyara, appealed for assistance from the government, affluent individuals, and corporate entities to alleviate the suffering of the victims.

Additionally, the Kogi State Government has issued a precautionary advisory to its citizens, urging them to take preventive measures as the rainy season approaches. Mouktar Atimah, the Executive Secretary of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), confirmed the incident and emphasized the importance of preparedness.

Atimah stressed the need for residents to relocate from low-lying areas to higher ground and cautioned against improper roofing of houses, which could make them vulnerable to damage during storms. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration has prioritized the welfare of Kogi residents, aiming to mitigate their hardships in the face of natural disasters.

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