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According to reports, the storm, which included heavy rainfall, also caused significant damage to electric cables. The destructive weather disrupted Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Ogele-Eyenkorin and surrounding communities, creating widespread devastation.

The PUNCH reported that more than 200 houses lost their roofs, and over 20 other structures, including schools, shops, and businesses, collapsed. The strong winds and heavy rain also brought down electricity poles and wires, causing power outages, while debris blocked drainage at the Kuntu bridge in Ilorin West local government area.

Communities hit hardest by the storm included Eyenkorin, Ogele, Ifelodun, Ifesowapo, Orisunbare, Odo-Akuo, Apata Ajele, Alagbado Eyenkorin, Basa, Yakoyo, and Lekki.

Among the damaged buildings were Ogele Primary School, Ansarul-Deen Primary School, and D-Light A-Nur Nursery/Primary School, all of which had their roofs completely torn off. At least 15 private schools, including Community Secondary School in Apata Ajele and Wilson School in Alagbado, were also heavily damaged, with some classrooms collapsing. Additionally, the roof of Government Day Secondary School was blown off, and baseball facilities in Adeta, Ilorin West, were affected.

With many residents left homeless, people were seen moving their belongings to stay with friends and neighbors while waiting for assistance from local authorities and well-wishers.

Zubairu Abiola, the vice chairman of the Ifelodun community in Eyenkorin, expressed his concern over the situation and appealed to the state government for support. “The rainstorm has left many residents of the community and surrounding areas homeless. We urge Governor Mallam AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq to come to our aid, as he has always done in times of need,” Abiola told journalists.