By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
More than 250 houses were said to have been destroyed following a heavy rainfall at Natsinta village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The State has witnessed one week of unending rainfall since Saturday last week.
Although no life was lost during the heavy down pour which lasted for three days, precisely between the last Thursday, Friday, and Saturday without respite, several persons were said to have sustained various degrees of injury.
Channels Television gathered that the disaster left most of the affected houses’ occupants in a state of distress and uncertainty.
It was also gathered that the absence of proper drainage systems in the area contributed to the destruction.
A resident of the village, Mas’udu Lawal, attributed the disaster to the disruption of a crucial drainage channel which had exacerbated the magnitude of the disaster.
Another victim, simply identified as Abdurrahman Ibrahim, while sharing his experience on the incident, said the residents lost not only their homes but also valuables running into millions of Naira.
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, the member representing Jibia Local Government Area at the Katsina State House of Assembly, Hon. Mustapha Yusuf, visited the affected area.
He assured the affected residents of the Assembly’s commitment to work diligently to ensure immediate intervention of the state government, urging all stakeholders, including government officials, political leaders, and entrepreneurs, to contribute generously to support the affected individuals during this challenging time.
The District Head of Daddara, Alhaji Usman Nagoggo, expressed deep concern over the widespread destruction that sparked confusion among the residents.
He, therefore, called on government officials and other stakeholders to extend compassion and support to the affected residents.