A windstorm has ravaged Kuletu community in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State, affecting over 450 houses.
As reported by local radio station, the incident occurred on Sunday evening June 15, at around 4:47 p.m. when a windstorm hit the area, tore off roofs, displaced property and destroyed some buildings completely.
A resident of the community who is leading community inspection of the damage, identified as Jibrin Abdullahi, said so far there have been 452 houses counted as either partially or completely destroyed.
According to him, “We are in a pathetic situation. Some houses have completely collapsed while others lost their roofs completely. Most of the people in our community no longer have shelter and are in urgent need of assistance. So, I call on relevant agencies to immediately come to our the aid”; Abdullahi said.
As at the time of filing this report, no official figures have been released by authorities on the total extent of the damage.
