A rainstorm has damaged schools and homes in the Hausawa community of Angwan Gado in Malali area of Kaduna North Local Government Area.
The rainstorm which occurred on Sunday evening at about 8pm blew off roofs and caused significant damage to facilities.
Mr Shola Kabir, a resident who was affected, said the storm destroyed his house and business premises.
“I was preparing for my daily prayers when I heard heavy wind blowing the roof top of a primary school and my house,” he said.
Abdulmumini Yakubu said the rainstorm destroyed part of his house.
“The heavy downpour pulled down parts of my building, damaged valuable property, and swept away belongings accumulated,” he said.
The headmaster of a Local Education Authority (LEA) primary school affected, Mallam Salihu Muhammad, said teaching materials, classroom furniture, and sections of the school structure were badly affected.
“We are appealing to the government and relevant agencies for urgent intervention.
“The damage is extensive. Several classrooms have been exposed, and learning may be interrupted if repairs are not carried out quickly,” Muhammad said.
A community leader in the area, Mr Emmanuel Musa, described the incident as devastating, noting that many residents were displaced.
“The storm came with powerful winds that destroyed school buildings and many houses.
“Some families have been left without shelter, while pupils may struggle to return to school if repairs are delayed,” he said.
He urged the Kaduna State Government, the State Emergency Management Agency, and other relevant authorities to provide immediate support for affected victims.
The incident has once again raised concerns about the impact of seasonal storms on vulnerable communities and the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness measures.(NAN)
