Barely one month after a devastating rainfall in Ifon-Osun, Orolu Local Government Area of Osun State, residents have again been hit by another natural disaster, as a heavy rainstorm on the night of Monday, April 13, 2026, destroyed properties across several parts of the community.

The storm left a trail of destruction, damaging houses, shops, political campaign billboards, and electricity infrastructure, including poles and cables. Areas such as Janta, Ajibodu, Obada market square, and Fatolu were among the worst affected, with residents lamenting significant losses.

Speaking with our Correspondent, a resident, Yekinni Mutiu, described the incident as shocking and devastating. He noted that many people have been rendered homeless after roofs were blown off buildings, with some debris now dangerously entangled in already damaged electrical cables.

“The level of destruction is alarming. Many houses and shops have lost their roofs completely, and the situation has left several families without shelter,” he said.

Mutiu further revealed that the damage to electricity poles and cables has thrown the affected areas into total blackout, worsening the hardship faced by residents.

In Dagbolu area, a resident who spoke anonymously on behalf of the community confirmed that officials of the power distribution company had visited late last night to assess the extent of the damage. However, as of the time of filing this report, no concrete steps had been taken to restore power or provide relief.

Residents are now calling on relevant authorities to urgently intervene and provide assistance to those affected, as they wrestle with the aftermath of the disaster.