By Rasheed Alade, Osogbo
Reports say at least one person has died in a a rainstorm which occured at the Iloko-Ijesa community in the Oriade local government of Osun State. It is also cpnfirmed that about 600 people were displaced in the natural accident.
A statement by the the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) which confirms the incident describes the damage caused by the rainstorm as “extensive”, including property destruction and loss of livelihoodsIt says more than 1000 residents were affected
“NEMA Southwest Zonal Office, in collaboration with Osun State SEMA and community leaders, assessed the rainstorm disaster in Iloko, Oriade LGA of Osun State.
“The team, led by AZC Olanrewaju Kazeem, was warmly received by Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe.
“The Oba and community leaders appreciated the quick response and briefed the team on the situation.
“The assessment revealed extensive damage, including property destruction, loss of livelihoods, and one fatality. Over a thousand people were affected, and 600 displaced.” the statement reads
