![](https://hotjist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Nasarawa-map.webp)
JUST IN: WINDSTORM KILLS ONE, DESTROYS OVER 150 HOUSES IN NASARAWA
Following a rainstorm that wreaked havoc in the Agbashi community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, one person was confirmed dead, with several others injured, while more than 150 houses were destroyed.
Confirming the incident to journalists on Wednesday, Vice Chairman, Doma LGA, John Bako Ari, said the tragedy occurred Tuesday evening, leaving several people homeless.
According to Bako Ari, over 150 residential houses, churches, mosques, and schools were destroyed.
“It is true that the windstorm destroyed over 150 houses, including mosques and schools. The incident happened yesterday evening,” the vice chairman said.
Also speaking on the incident, Acting Chairman, Agbashi Development Association (ADA), Anthony Oshinyeka, described the incident as unfortunate, stating that Bassa settlement in Iponu, outskirts of Agbashi, was badly affected as one man lost his life while seven others were injured.
Oshinyeka called on both the state and federal governments to urgently intervene to cushion the devastating effect of the windstorm on the distressed people of Agbashi community.
BUHARI, ZULUM MOURN EX-NLC PRESIDENT, CIROMA
#hotjist
The acting ADA chairman also solicited the immediate release of relief materials and medical aid to the affected communities.
More Stories
NIS DEPORTS 61 FOREIGNERS OVER IRREGULAR MIGRATION
The Nigerian Immigration Service, NIS, has said that no fewer than 61 foreign nationals were deported by from the country...
MURIC ACKNOWLEDGES NNPCL’S CLARIFICATION REGARDING SOLE DISTRIBUTION OF DANGOTE REFINERY’S PRODUCTS
By: Ajape Sefiu A. …Says There’s Need For NNPCL, Dangote, Stakeholders To Brainstorm on Reducing Fuel Price The Muslim Rights...
YACTH IN FRANCE WITH NIGERIAN FLAG DOESN’T BELONG TO TINUBU, PRESIDENCY DISMISSES CLAIMS
The Federal government has reacted to reports making the rounds regarding a yacht spotted with the Nigerian flag in St....
FOUR VEHICLES BURNT AS PETROL TANKER EXPLODES ALONG IFE-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY
On Saturday, four vehicles and several houses were burnt as petrol-loaded trucks caught fire at Ajia, along the Ibadan-Ife road....
WE’RE NOT UNDERMINING DANGOTE, NNPCL REPLIES MURIC
The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has refuted allegations made by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) that the...
AFCON QUALIFIERS: LOOKMAN SCORES BRACE, OSIMHEN ON TARGET AS NIGERIA BEAT BENIN 3-0
Nigeria thrashed Benin Republic 3 goals to nil during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match that took place at...