A rainstorm disaster has rendered many residents homeless in Ogele, Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The incident which occurred on the night of Eid- el-Fitr day destroyed public infrastructure and residential buildings.
The affected property included the Ansarul Islam Primary School, Community Secondary School, health centre and mosques.
Other facilities destroyed by the rainstorm are concrete poles and high-tension wires supplying electricity to Ogele, Afon and other adjoining communities.
Some victims of the rainstorm said they were still counting their losses.
They appealed to the government at all levels, public-spirited individuals and organisations for help.
The Aare Ogele, Alh Abubakar Akanbi, whose residence was also affected by the rainstorm called for the government’s aid for the victims including the Mufti of the community.
The chairman of Ogele Descendants Progressive Union (ODPU), Alh Issa Akanbi-Oniyo said the unfortunate incident has left many residents homeless.