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Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by Amotolongbo(op): 12:04pm On Feb 10, 2021

Part of a 500-year old ancient Benin building known as Urokpota hall has been destroyed by rainfall that lasted for over one hour.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hall was popular for the final coronation of Benin monarchs.

Investigation showed that the ancient building had almost its entire roof blown off by the strong wind that accompanied the rain on Monday night.

NAN reports that the hall, currently serving as a mobile court for violators of COVID-19 safety rules and traffic offenders, also had some parts affected by fire in 2020.

The hall was first built during the reign of Oba Ozolua in the 15th century and redesigned in 1906 for coronation activities of monarchs in the ancient city.

According to security personnel, who didn’t want his name mentioned, the hall was filled with COVID-19 violators when the incident occurred.

He however said that nobody was injured.

“We were here around 4.00 pm when the rain started, at first, nobody knew it was going to be that bad, but suddenly, it started with a powerful wind.

”You know that the front part had already been destroyed by fire last year, so it was the areas that were not destroyed by the inferno that the wind blew out the roofs.

“We thank God that nobody died or was injured when it happened.

“More than 100 people that were arrested for violating the COVID-19 safety rules were there,” the source said.

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by Nobody: 12:21pm On Feb 10, 2021

"May be the gods are angry that the people are not taking much action against recent bloodshed and kidnappings in the geographical entity"

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by Amotolongbo(op): 12:36pm On Feb 10, 2021

CHOPbeating:
"May be the gods are angry that the people are not taking much action against recent bloodshed and kidnappings in the geographical entity"

So if the gods are angry, Na to dey destroy old buildings?

New and lovely architectural designed buildings are there to show their angers o

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by tstx(m): 2:21pm On Feb 10, 2021*

This is what journalism has been reduced to in Nigeria... Part of a 500-year old ancient Benin building was destroyed by rainfall that lasted for over one hour. Yet una no add one single picture. Not one single picture. This is unbelievable

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by FalseProphet1(m): 2:21pm On Feb 10, 2021

I can see that even nature is angry with Nigeria. Birds didn't fly on armed forces remembrance day, now rain is destroying historical properties. I see Nigeria breaking into several parts, I see our unity dissolving soon. This I have seen

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by AfroUnique: 2:21pm On Feb 10, 2021

Hmmm ok ooo

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by sofeo(m): 2:21pm On Feb 10, 2021

Sorry

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by bempirenig: 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

It's well

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by Lewisalexander(m): 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by FastLane25(m): 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021*

nawa first serious rain of the month see damages.. well more is coming
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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by chinavs9ja(m): 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

It is well...

Check my signature

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by Abboki: 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by ElValiente(m): 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

It is well.

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by DoctorDree(m): 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

All this is due to lack of maintenance and also the ever increasing global warming........

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by swapv: 2:22pm On Feb 10, 2021

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by snoopanddre(m): 2:23pm On Feb 10, 2021

Nothing on

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by onoms4luv(m): 2:23pm On Feb 10, 2021

na wa

Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by hopexter(m): 2:23pm On Feb 10, 2021

CHOPbeating:
"May be the gods are angry that the people are not taking much action against recent bloodshed and kidnappings in the geographical entity"

So if the gods are angry, why destroy their former house on earth grin

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by snoopanddre(m): 2:23pm On Feb 10, 2021

Nothing on earth lasts forever

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Re: Rain Destroys Part Of 500–Year–Old Benin Building by inoki247: 2:24pm On Feb 10, 2021

CHOPbeating:
"May be the gods are angry that the people are not taking much action against recent bloodshed and kidnappings in the geographical entity"

The gods are angry dem no fit go Government house abi dem no know the road to Govt house.....

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