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A rainstorm has killed two people and destroyed over 50 houses in Dokan Mai-Jama’a, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This was confirmed by the Village Head of Dokan Mai-Jama’a, Alhaji Hamisu Tukur who added that the storm caused widespread destruction and displaced many residents.
Tukur said that over 50 houses were affected, with several completely destroyed.
According to the residents, the storm started at 6:41 p.m. on Monday and lasted for more than 40 minutes.
A correspondent who visited the area reports that many families have been rendered homeless and are making efforts to salvage their belongings from the debris.
Some buildings were completely destroyed, while others had their roofs blown off, exposing occupants to harsh weather conditions.
Heads of affected households were seen seeking temporary shelter for their families as they grappled with the aftermath of the disaster.
The victims appealed to the Kaduna State Government, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency for urgent assistance.
According to reports, rainstorm also affected parts of Sabon Gyero community, where several houses were damaged and more than 10 perimeter fences destroyed.
Sabon Gyero, located within Millennium City in Chikun Local Government Area, also recorded significant losses.
Eyewitnesses said the rainfall disrupted traffic, blocked a major road and forced motorists to seek alternative routes.
According to reports, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Kaduna has deployed a team to Dokan Mai-Jama’a to assess the extent of the damage and determine necessary intervention.