Many Rendered Homeless As Rainstorm Destroys Over 200 Houses In Benue

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A devastating rainstorm destroyed over 200 houses and huts, farmland and property worth millions of naira at the ancient town of Adoka, in Otukpo local government of Benue state.

The five hour storm which has left the community in ruins also rendered many homeless without food nor good source of portable water.

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The Adoka Community Secondary School, Methodist High School and the Catholic Church in the area were also affected.

The immediate past caretaker chairman of the local government council, Mr Gabriel Olofu who is also an indigene of the area lamented the extent of the devastation.

Olofu who regretted that the development would adversely affect the farming populace of Adoka disclosed that most of the affected persons were now squatting with relations and neighbours.

The former Council boss therefore urged the state and federal government as well as spirited individuals to come to their aid in order to help the victims overcome the shock of the devastation.

In his reaction, chairman of the local government council, Dr Innocent Onuh said he would personally visit the area to assess the level of damage done.

He therefore called on the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA as well as the state government to assist the victims.

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