Residents of Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, are facing significant losses after a severe rainstorm caused widespread destruction to properties valued at millions of naira. The storm, which persisted for over three hours, impacted residential homes, government buildings, churches, farms, and economic crops. It also resulted in the collapse of electric poles and a media house mast.

The rainstorm occurred during JAMB examinations, exacerbating the disruption. In Inusunja Ojido Street, Pa Arowolo Ajangbonlo, an 80-year-old resident, expressed his distress over the destruction of his six-room house and boys’ quarters, appealing to the government for assistance. Similarly, Amusan Alaketu, also 80, described the damage to his eight-room family house as devastating, noting the unprecedented intensity of the rainfall. Retired civil servant Pa Owolabi Michael Oluwafemi, 81, lamented the loss of his eight-room house.

In the Falegan area, the mast of a private radio station collapsed onto the residence of former Governor Kayode Fayemi, causing damage to rooftops within the compound. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has expressed sympathy for the affected residents and has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to assess the damages for immediate assistance, assuring citizens of the government's support.

In a related incident, a heavy rainstorm caused extensive damage at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State. The storm, accompanied by violent winds, battered key facilities, disrupting activities and destroying properties, including vehicles worth millions of naira. NYSC State Coordinator, Mr. Onifade Olaoluwa Joshua, described the event as “very devastating” but reported no casualties. Affected facilities included the administrative block, multipurpose hall, camp mosque, camp market, and some hostel blocks. The State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Shehu Ndanusa Usman, and the Etsu of Tsaraji, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi, have visited the camp for on-site assessment and solidarity.

Across the 16 local councils of Ekiti State, numerous households have been rendered homeless, and livelihoods have been severely impacted. Residential buildings, commercial structures, and public institutions suffered the most significant damage. Electrical facilities were severely affected, with many poles and telecommunication masts brought down by the strong winds. Governor Biodun Oyebanji, represented by his deputy, Mrs Monisade Afuye, toured the affected areas to assess the damage, describing it as monumental and worrisome. He expressed relief that no casualties were reported.

While some structures sustained partial damage, others experienced complete destruction, with rooftops and entire buildings swept away. The governor has appealed to the federal government for timely intervention and assured victims of his government's commitment to providing support. He emphasized the importance of regular building maintenance and planting trees as windbreakers to mitigate future occurrences.

Oyebanji also assured that SEMA and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) would revisit the affected areas to evaluate the damage and identify victims to guide government intervention efforts. He directed SEMA to conduct a thorough evaluation and enumeration exercise in collaboration with NEMA. The Chairman of Ado North LCDA, Mr Tokunbo Gbadamosi, urged residents to avoid spreading panic on social media, assuring them that the government is actively managing the situation and will support those affected.