A total of 228 houses across Lagos state have been impacted by serious wind and rain storms that happened on the 1st and 15th of May, 2023.
It was learned that about 130 houses with 228 families in Agboyi one, Agboyi two, Agboyi 3, and Odo Ogun communities in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State
were partially or fully affected during the rainstorm that happened on May 1st.
While 98 buildings with 108 families in Agege; Ifako Ijaye; Ikola, Isale Aboru and Oke Ishagun located in Alimoso Local Government Area of Lagos State were affected by windstorms on May 15th.
Also, about 13 electricity poles were affected in the areas.
Confirming the incident, Southwest Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, said an assessment by NEMA has shown that some houses have been impacted in various degrees across Lagos State.
He explained that the major occurrences of 1st and 15th of May, 2023 recorded serious wind/rain storms without any casualty or fatality but with attendant damages to public and private buildings.
According to Farinloye, the Agency carried out an assessment of Agboyi one, Agboyi two, Agboyi 3, and Odo Ogun communities in Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State had about 130 houses either partially or fully affected with about 228 families involved, the incident occurred on May 1st.”
While the incident of 15th May 2023 affected about 98 buildings in Agege; Ifako Ijaye; Ikola, Isale Aboru and Oke Ishagun located in Alimoso Local Government Area of Lagos State with about 108 families affected.
He however urged Nigerians to
exercise utmost restraint on their activities, especially during working hours.
“Children must not be allowed to play outside or sent on errands hours before rainfall.”
“School authorities must be protective and train the children to hide under their furniture to protect them from the effect of falling objects.”
“We must avoid taking refuge under temporary structures and trees.”