Three persons were reportedly left injured in a rainstorms that damaged over 200 houses in Miango District of Bassa Local Government of Plateau, News About Nigeria reports.
Confirming the incident, the Publicity Secretary of Miango Youth Development Association, Nuhu Nga, told newsmen that the incident occurred yesterday (Monday) afternoon.
According to him, the buildings affected by the rainstorm include; residential houses, a clinic, schools, shops, and livestock pens.
He further revealed that the rainstorm also uprooted some economic trees and left many people stranded.
The Publicity Secretary added that some valuables such as documents, household products, cement, and many other items were destroyed by the rainstorm.
While revealing that no life was lost in the incident, Nga disclosed that the three persons who were injured are in the hospital receiving proper medical attention.
He also lamented the fact that the rainstorm has thrown the affected residents into difficult times as many lost their homes and source of livelihood.
Nga further called on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), relevant stakeholders and well meaning Nigerians to come to the aid of those affected in the tragedy.
He said, “Although no life was lost, three people were injured and have been taken to hospital for treatment. Currently, some affected persons have found refuge in neighbours’ houses. The damages caused by the rainstorm further put the Miango people, who have over the years suffered violent attacks and displacement of persons, in a more precarious situation.
“We are also appealing to non-governmental organizations and well-meaning individuals to, as a matter of urgency, come to the aid of the affected persons as the rainy season intensifies.”
