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Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc, Destroys Central Mosque, 15 Houses In Eripa

By Sodiq Yusuf

Eripa in Boluwaduro Local Government of Osun State on Saturday witnessed a heavy downpour which destroyed the town’s Central Mosque and 15 other houses in the town.

The rain which start around 6pm  to 7pm rendered some people in the town homeless.

Speaking with newsmen, the Public Relations Officer of the town, Mr Lawal Lukuman said the rain which was characterized by heavy wind destroyed many houses seeking the support of the Osun state government to rebuild some affected buildings and area in the town.

According to him ‘’We appeal to the state government and local government to come to our rescue to rebuild the affected places.’’

‘’Some of the owners of the houses cannot afford to buy nails or roofing sheet let a lone buy materials to renovate the weak structures.”

See the photos of the affected houses below:

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