Following the rainstorm that struck Iloko community in Osun State, one person was confirmed dead while close to 600 people were left homeless.
Following a detailed assessment by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), it was confirmed that the recent rainstorm in Iloko caused extensive damage. The assessment revealed that many properties were destroyed, along with the means of livelihood for many people in the community.
The agency wrote, “NEMA Southwest Zonal Office, in collaboration with Osun State SEMA and community leaders, assessed the rainstorm disaster in Iloko, Oriade LGA of Osun State.
“The team, led by AZC Olanrewaju Kazeem, was warmly received by Oba (Dr.) Akeem Ogungbangbe.
“The Oba and community leaders appreciated the quick response and briefed the team on the situation.
“The assessment revealed extensive damage, including property destruction, loss of livelihoods, and one fatality, over a thousand people were affected and 600 displaced.”