A windstorm has destroyed several houses, food storage facilities and property worth millions of naira in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, affected many communities, including Sambera, Jeroki, Becinga, Nassarawa, Tunga Soja, Tauken Mage, Tunga Muminu Oro and Ciwan Wanzam.
The storm reportedly blew off roofs, damaged residential buildings and destroyed food storage facilities, leaving many families displaced.
Residents of the affected communities, however, according to The PUNCH, confirmed that no lives were lost in the disaster.
The member representing Suru Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, visited the affected communities to assess the level of destruction and sympathise with victims.
During the visit, the lawmaker described the incident as unfortunate and urged the victims to remain calm despite the losses recorded.
Addressing residents, Maisudan said, “My heart goes out to you in this difficult moment, and I urge you to accept it as a trial from Almighty Allah.”
The lawmaker said the level of destruction required urgent government attention, especially as many residents had lost their homes and food reserves.
Some of the affected residents said the windstorm came suddenly and caused heavy damage before they could salvage their belongings.
They said many families were now in need of shelter, food and other basic items following the destruction of their homes and stores.
The victims appealed to the state government, emergency agencies and public-spirited individuals to come to their aid.
According to them, the destruction of food storage facilities has worsened their hardship, especially for households that depend on stored grains and other farm produce.
SEMA Promises Relief Materials
Officials of the Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) accompanied the lawmaker during the assessment visit.
The agency’s officials assured residents that the state government would respond to the disaster and provide relief materials to cushion the effects on affected families.
A SEMA official said assistance would soon be delivered to the communities after proper assessment of the damage.
The official said the government was aware of the plight of the victims and would take steps to reduce their suffering.
Maisudan assured the victims that he would present their condition before the state House of Assembly and Governor Nasir Idris for urgent intervention.
He said, “I will ensure your condition is presented to the appropriate authorities so that immediate support can reach you without delay.”
The lawmaker added that he would continue to follow up on the matter until affected residents receive the necessary support.
He also urged community leaders to compile details of those affected to enable government agencies to provide assistance to the right beneficiaries.
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