Windstorm Wreaks Havoc in Kano, Displaces Hundreds

A powerful windstorm swept through Madobi Local Government Area in Kano State on Sunday night, leaving a trail of destruction and rendering many residents homeless.

The storm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, tore through residential buildings, public structures, and electricity poles, plunging affected communities into darkness and despair. Among the hardest-hit areas are Madobi town—the LGA headquarters—along with Unguwar Dawa, Zanta, Bode, Jibga, Rikadawa, Chikawa, Jirgwai, Kubarachi, Bagurau, and Tudun-Wada.

Eyewitnesses described the disaster as one of the most severe in recent memory. Many victims appealed for swift assistance from government agencies and humanitarian organizations to help them recover and rebuild.

“I’m still trying to salvage what’s left from the wreckage,” said Abdullahi Lawan, one of the affected residents. “Electric poles were uprooted everywhere. We’re worried that we’ll be without power for a long time if repairs don’t happen soon. It’s only by the grace of God that my family and I survived.”

Another resident, Muhammad Usman, stressed the urgency of support. “The rainy season is here, and we’re exposed to the elements. We need help immediately to fix our homes and protect our families,” he pleaded.

The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Isiyaku Kubarachi, confirmed the incident, noting that Madobi is one of several areas recently affected by similar storms. He said the agency is compiling a detailed report covering Madobi, Tudun-Wada, Sumaila, and Doguwa LGAs.

“Officials will be dispatched soon to assess the extent of the damage in Madobi. This will help us determine how many people and properties were affected and guide our next steps,” Kubarachi added.

Residents continue to endure difficult conditions as emergency response efforts get underway.

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