Nigeria, June 1 -- More than 50 houses have been destroyed and hundreds of residents displaced by a rainstorm in Tom Gangare, a town in Sopp Ward of the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The disaster occurred on Saturday following a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds that ripped off roofs, uprooted trees and damaged public infrastructure across the community.

Details of the incident were shared on Facebook by a community leader, Friday Bako, who highlighted the scale of destruction and the growing humanitarian needs of affected residents.

Community leaders said no lives were lost in the incident, but the destruction left many families homeless and exposed to harsh weather conditions.

A community stakeholder, Dung D...