A devastating windstorm has destroyed approximately 1,000 houses and damaged several others across communities in Mokwa, Bida, and other local government areas of Niger State. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) reported that the incident occurred between last week and Tuesday, according to a preliminary report released yesterday.
Affected Areas
The Director General of NSEMA, Comrade Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed in a statement that communities affected in Mokwa Local Council include Sawmill, Kpege Wayata, Station Girigi, Efu Shaba Lile, Tifin Madza, Yafu, Etisheshi, Hakimi Aliyu, and Nasfat areas. In Bida Local Council, the affected wards are Cheniyan, Nasarafu, Bariki, Kyari, Dokoza, Masaga A, and Masaga B.
Additional Incidents
Arah added that windstorm incidents were also recorded in Lavun, Katcha, Gbako, and Mariga Local Councils. In Mariga Local Council, more than 100 houses had earlier been reported destroyed in Durgu Community under Bobi Ward.
NSEMA, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and local council authorities, is conducting detailed assessments to determine the full extent of the damage and the humanitarian needs of affected residents. The agency assured that further updates would be provided as the assessment continues.
