Lagos Heavy rainstorm wreaked havoc in Lagos on Sunday
as properties worth millions of naira were destroyed
in some parts of the state.
According to PM News, At least 15 buildings were
reportedly damaged by the rainstorm at Ebute Metta
area of Lagos, southwest Nigeria.
The affected
structures are located at Ondo, Abeokuta, Tapa,
Osholake and Bola streets of Ebute Metta.
Roofs of several houses were also blown away as the
rainstorm struck.
On Apapa road, a roof fell on
vehicles parked on Obadare Church at Olokodana.
At Osholake, Ondo, Abeokuta and Tapa streets, the
storm was reported to have damaged at least 10
vehicles.
Emmanuel Ajayi, a resident on Abeoukta Street, said
his family were getting ready to go to church when
the rainstorm started.
"It is shocking that I am
homeless within a twinkle of an eye. I woke up and
decided to prepare for church but suddenly the sky
was dark and wind started blowing. Before I knew it, the wind blew off my roof. The rain destroyed my
properties but I thank God my family was not hurt,"
he lamented.
Dr. Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, General Manager, Lagos
State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, said
the rainstorm did occur in some parts of Lagos State,
but he refused to give details. Ibrahim Farinloye, spokesperson, National
Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, said the
rainstorm caused substantial damage in Ebute Meta,
stating that the agency was assessing the damage
and would come up with relief packages.
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