‘16 injured’ as windstorm wreaks havoc in Nasarawa communities

Sixteen residents have reportedly sustained injuries after a windstorm destroyed houses in some communities in Keana LGA of Nasarawa.

Speaking during a visit to the affected areas on Thursday, Mohammed Omadefu, a lawmaker representing Keana constituency, said over 1,000 houses were destroyed by the windstorm.

Mohammed listed Keana, Agaza and Aloshi as some of the villages where houses were destroyed.

“We cannot rely on the state government alone. Unfortunately, the state government cannot do it alone,” NAN quoted Omadefu as saying.

“We are appealing to the international community, the federal government and well-to-do individuals to intervene by assisting the victims of rainstorms.

“In the next few weeks final year students will begin their examinations. So getting the schools renovated is very necessary.”

He assured residents that relevant agencies would be deployed to the areas to provide intervention.

“They will be here to ascertain the level of damages done for necessary action,” he added.

Sanusi Giza, chairman of Keana LGA, said the windstorm also destroyed electricity facilities, adding that the power supply has been disrupted in the affected areas.

Giza called on the federal government to intervene in the situation and provide support for the victims.