A heavy downpour of rain that lasted for over one hour has destroyed several buildings in Owo, Owo local government area of ondo state.
The rain that fell on Tuesday was the second time within four days that a rainstorm wrecked havoc in Owo community. It is the second rain of the year following very heavy down pour last week that affected over 30 houses were in Idashen area of the community.
One of the victims, Mr. Isaac Ake, whose rooftop was blown off appealed to the government and individuals to provide relief materials to affected persons.
Other victims stated that the harsh economic condition in the country, especially, the cash crunch, has made it difficult, if not impossible, for them to repair their houses.
After the heavy rains last week, the Ondo State, Deputy Governor, Lucky Ayedatiwa, sympathised with the victims of the rainstorm and the people of the community, promising them speedy government assistance just as the Majority Leader of the Ondo State House of Assembly and the Lawmaker representing Owo 1 at the assembly, Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi identified and sympathised with the victims and the community.
