Lagos: How rainstorm destroyed houses
NO fewer than 228 houses across Lagos State have been damaged by windstorm that happened on May 1 and 15, 2023. It was learned that about 130 houses with 228 families in Agboyi 1, Agboyi 2, Agboyi 3, and Odo Ogun communities in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State were affected during the rainstorm that happened May 1. While 98 buildings with 108 families in Agege; Ifako Ijaye; Ikola, Isale Aboru and Oke Ishagun in Alimoso Local Government Area of Lagos State were affected by windstorms on May 15. Also, about 13 electricity poles were affected in the areas. Confirming the incident, South-West Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, said an assessment by NEMA has shown that some houses have been impacted in various degrees across Lagos State. He explained that the major occurrences of May 1 and 15, 2023 recorded serious wind/rainstorm without any casualty or fatality but with attendant damage to public and private buildings. According to ...