By Adamu Yusuf
A devastating rainstorm has claimed the lives of two persons and destroyed more than 50 houses in Dokan Mai-Jama’a, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The Village Head of Dokan Mai-Jama’a, Alhaji Hamisu Tukur, confirmed to Radio Nigeria Kaduna that over fifty houses were seriously affected by the incident.
Reports from the community indicate that the heavy downpour, accompanied by strong winds, began at about 6:41 p.m. on Monday and lasted for more than 40 minutes, leaving widespread destruction in its wake.
Radio Nigeria Kaduna Correspondent, Adamu Yusuf, who visited the area, reports that many affected families have been displaced and are now facing severe hardship. While some residents lost their homes completely, others had their roofs blown off or buildings badly damaged.
Heads of affected households were seen scrambling for shelter, seeking refuge for their families as they struggled to cope with the aftermath of the disaster.
The victims have appealed to the Kaduna State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the State Emergency Management Agency for urgent assistance.
In a related development, the rainstorm also affected parts of Sabon Gyero Community where several houses were damaged and more than ten perimeter fences destroyed.
Sabon Gero is also at Millennium City under Chikun local government area.
Eyewitnesses say the heavy rainfall also caused significant traffic disruption, blocking a major road and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes.
Meanwhile, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Kaduna State Office has deployed a team to Dokan Mai-Jama’a to assess the extent of the damage.
