Tragedy in Benue: Popular Food Vendor Killed as Violent Windstorm Ravages Obi Community

Benue Afrik24 – A violent windstorm and heavy rainfall tore through several communities in the Obi Local Government Area of Benue State on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming the life of a local woman.

The victim, a popular food vendor in Obarike whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was killed along the Ogore axis when a massive tree collapsed on her during the height of the fierce storm.

Residents said the woman died instantly, leaving neighbours, customers and family members devastated, as mourners besieged the community in tears and disbelief.

Several houses, shops and business premises were damaged, while fallen trees blocked the Secretariat Road around the Ijanke community, causing traffic obstruction and fear among residents.

The chairman of Obi LGA, Hon. Silas Odeh Ahunye, described the incident as one of the worst disasters witnessed in recent years, disclosing that his residence was also affected.