A torrential downpour that lasted for three days at Natsinta village in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State has destroyed at least 250 houses, leaving hundreds of residents homeless.

The disaster struck between 15th to 17th August, leaving the community in a state of despair. Many residents lost not only their homes but also essential belongings.

Hon. Mustafa Yusuf, the member representing Jibia Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, visited the affected area on Saturday to assess the damage and offer support. He pledged to seek for immediate assistance from the state government for the victims.

While stressing the urgent need for shelter, food, and other essential relief materials for the victims, the lawmaker called on government agencies, philanthropists, and individuals to come to the aid of the displaced residents.

A resident, Mas’udu Lawal ‘Sarkin Yashi’, attributed the disaster to the lack of proper drainage systems in the area. He said the blockage of a crucial drainage channel worsened the situation.

According to a Councilor from the area, Shamsu Hassan, the chaotic situation in the community has many residents struggling to find shelter, compounding the hardships faced by people in the area who already are grappling with poverty and food insecurity.

Vanguard gathered that while there were no reported fatalities, some residents sustained injuries during the incident. The District Head of Dadadara, Alhaji Usman Usman Nagoggo, expressed deep concern over the situation and called for urgent intervention.

Culled from Vanguard