The sleeping community of Lampese in Akoko-Edo local government area of Edo State has been ravaged by rainstorm.
The incident was said to have occurred Friday as a result of heavy downpour which affected many houses including the electricity transformer.
An eye witness account, who described the incident as very unfortunate following the level of devastation, calls for urgent attention from relevant authorities.
Meanwhile, Residents has called on the state and local government’s and all concerned authorities to come to their rescue with a view to proffering urgent solution and resettle displaced residents.
Reacting to the situation, the local government council chairman, Tajudeen Bright Alade Suleman, who said he was far away in Enugu State for an official engagement, disclosed that he has mobilised the council officials to the scene for an on-the-spot assessment immediately he got the news, promising to visit victims as soon as he returns today.
He also said he was in touch with the deputy governor, Omobayo Marvellous Godwins and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) on moves to fast track the process of resettling affected persons.