Rainstorms destroy 50 houses, schools, farmlands in Plateau, Niger

About 50 houses were severely swept by rainstorms in Shimankar District in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State and Kafin Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area, on Sunday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The destruction by the rainstorms affected houses, schools, and worship centres in the Menkaat community in Plateau State, and the morning rainfall on Sunday also destroyed farmlands in Kafin Koro, Paikoro Local Government Area of Niger State.

A source explained that the rainstorm blew off roofs and caused several buildings to collapse in the Menkaat community in Plateau State, saying that the residents of the affected area are in need of assistance following the destruction of two primary schools and a worship centre.

According to him, “They have been hit seriously by the rainstorm. At least 50 houses have been affected, with the affected families without anywhere for them to lay their heads.”

He added that the two primary schools and a worship centre in Shimankar were completely blown down by the rainstorm, stressing that from the level of damage, the people need urgent help.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the Niger State Governor on Communication, Media, and Strategy, Jonathan Vatsa, appealed to communities in the affected areas to immediately relocate to a safer place to avoid further disaster.

Rainstorms destroy 50 houses, schools, farmlands in Plateau, Niger