Updated: One Dead, Residents Displaced, Millions Of Property Lost As Rain Wrecks Havoc In Osogbo
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A heavy downpour which lasted more than one hour in Osogbo and its environs on Saturday, caused havoc in some areas with victims still counting their losses.
One of the victims was an unidentified Coca-Cola truck driver who was reportedly trapped for about an hour after a billboard fell on his vehicle during the heavy downpour.
It was gathered that the truck was coming from the Gbongan–Ibadan road around 8 p.m. when a billboard in front of Chicken Republic, Aregbe, collapsed onto it
An eyewitness, who identified himself as Sola, said it took the combined efforts of people in the area to rescue the trapped driver.
“I believe only God saved his life,” he added.
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Meanwhile, the gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress in Osun State, Dr Najeem Salam, has sympathised with the victims of the heavy rainfall in Osogbo.
Salam in a post on his X account, wrote, “I extend my heartfelt concern and solidarity to all residents of Osogbo who have been affected by the recent heavy downpour that has caused disruption across parts of our city. These are difficult moments, and I deeply empathise with families whose homes, properties, and livelihoods have been impacted.
“At times like this, our strength lies in our unity and compassion for one another. I urge everyone to remain calm, stay safe, and support neighbours who may be in distress, especially the elderly, children, and the vulnerable among us.”
Meanwhile, the state government delegation, led by the Deputy Governor, on Sunday, visited some areas to ascertain the level of damage.
Part of the areas already visited as at the time of this update was Sabo area in Osogbo, where properties were destroyed and one life was lost in the disaster.
In a video shared by one of the aides to governor Adeleke, a man who was seen briefing the delegation on what happened in the area, said a tree fell on the victim, adding that he has been buried.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
