No fewer than 285 persons have been rendered homeless by rainstorm that destroyed at least 48 houses in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, has become a source of concern to both the State and Local Governments.

The residents of Toghomwol-Bungha community in Mangu were most hit.

Most of the houses affected were either totally destroyed to the foundation level or had their roofs completely blown off, leaving no chance for the victims.

“I have six children and our house has completely been destroyed by the rainstorm. I don’t have a place to stay now,” lamented one Mr Dabit, a victim of the storm.

He said that he had no option but to look for a relationship to keep his family.

Dabit called on the authorities to come to his aid because he had lost his home.