Residents of Erinmo Ijesa in Oriade Local Government area of Osun State have been counting their loses following the havoc wrecked by stormy rain in the area destroying property worth millions of naira.
Most hit were church buildings, schools, town hall, shops, palace fence and private residences.
Calling on government of Osun State and the State Emergency management Agency, as well as the Federal Emergency Management Agency ,FEMA, to come to the rescue of the affected residents, the Elerinmo of Erinmo, Oba Michael Odunayo Ajayi, Arowotawaya the first, said the rain that lasted for about one hour left a trail of horror .
According to Oba Odunayo Ajayi, roofs and walls of Over 52 houses, 3 church buildings Erinmo Civic Centre, 21 shops, the entire palace fence were completely destroyed.
Also affected were large billboard, Household Consumables, electricity poles and cables at Temidire, Oke Ode, Odo Oja, Odi Olowo, Ogbon Idimi and Imogun.
The traditional ruler showed empathy for the suffering of the people who have been rendered homeless and helpless by the calamity.
A victim who is a retiree, said the building which roof was blown off by the storm was the only property left behind by her husband for his children and her, calling on government and spirited individuals to help her cover her shame.
The Chairman of the Local Government Area, Mr Olubunmi Obeisun and Special Assistance to Governor On Bereau Of Social Services, (BOSS), mr Abolade Ajakaye who went to the place on a sympathy visit, promised government’s intervention.
Source: Isaac Haastrup
