Three residents of Takum town in Taraba State have lost their lives following a severe windstorm that struck the area twice in two days.
The first incident, according to a resident, Mallam Maiwada Takum, occurred on Tuesday evening, causing extensive damage to residential, commercial, school and office buildings.
Takum said the weather initially brought heavy rainfall, followed by a powerful windstorm that lasted for over an hour and a half.
“The impact was devastating, with some buildings collapsing and many people trapped. Flying debris, including zinc sheets, caused injuries to many residents,” he said.
Yakubu Adamu, another resident, described the windstorm as highly destructive, resulting in significant damage to property and infrastructure, in addition to the loss of lives.
He said three fatalities had been confirmed, and many others sustained injuries.
SOURCE: Daily Trust