A devastating rainstorm has claimed the lives of a 50-year-old woman, Aisha Sagir, and her 4-year-old granddaughter, Aisha Shuaibu, in Unguwar Katsinawa, Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
The severe weather, accompanied by strong winds, also destroyed numerous houses, livestock, and other valuables worth millions of naira in the Bara community.
Flash Flood Causes Major Destruction
A resident of Bara, Muhammad Nasiru, informed Daily Trust that while the downpour was heavy, the primary destruction was caused by a flash flood originating from the northern parts of the neighboring Jambba community. The floodwaters swept through Unguwar Katsinawa, washing away several houses.
“The flooded water struck from an unknown location at high speed, destroying houses, livestock, and other valuables because nobody thought water would come from that direction in Bara. Surprisingly, the water flooded houses and killed two persons, including a 50-year-old housewife and her granddaughter, at Unguwar Katsinawa,” Nasiru stated.
He added that aside from property destruction, the incident has left many families homeless.
Police Confirm Incident
The Public Relations Officer of Bauchi State Police Command, SP Nafiu Habib, confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.
“At about 1000 hours today, 10th June 2026, Kirfi LGA experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The severe weather incident resulted in the tragic loss of Aisha Sagir, 50-year-old, and her granddaughter, Aisha Shuaibu, 4-year-old, both of Unguwar Katsinawa, Bara Village, Kirfi LGA,” the statement read.
“In addition to the loss of lives, the rainstorm destroyed several houses, livestock, and other valuables worth millions of naira. Police operatives attached to Kirfi Division have visited the scene to assess the extent of the damage and to maintain order in the affected community.”
