Rainstorm destroys 100 houses in Daura

A rainstorm in Daura, Katsina State, on Sunday reportedly destroyed no fewer than 100 houses. Daura is President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown.

Rahamawa, Kalgo, Lungun Kofar Baru, Sarkin Yara ‘A’ ward and Unguwar Kaura were among the areas seriously affected, our correspondent learnt.

It was reported that many of the houses had their roofs blown off by the rainstorm.

Sources said no life was lost.

Many people whose houses were destroyed could not salvage their belongings.

A pensioner, Ahidjo Lawan, said at least 50 houses were destroyed in Kalgo.

READ ALSO: 48 houses destroyed by flood in Plateau

He  said, “We are still salvaging our property from my house that was affected here in Kalgo.”

Spokesman for the State Emergency Management Agency, Ukasha Umar, said although he heard about the incident, the agency had yet to be officially informed about it.

Credit: Punch