Windstorm ravages Kebbi communities, destroys houses

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Windstorm has wreaked havoc in several communities across the Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, destroying houses, food storage facilities and property worth millions of naira.

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The affected communities include Sambera, Jeroki, Becinga, Nassarawa, Tunga Soja, Tauken Mage, Tunga Muminu Oro and Ciwan Wanzam.

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The storm, which struck on Wednesday night, left widespread destruction in its wake, with many families displaced after their homes were damaged or completely blown off.

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Residents, however, confirmed that no lives were lost during the incident.

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Member representing Suru Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, visited the affected communities to assess the extent of the damage and sympathise with victims.

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“My heart goes out to you in this difficult moment, and I urge you to accept it as a trial from Almighty Allah,” he told residents during the visit.

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The lawmaker assured the victims that he would table the matter before the assembly and Governor Nasir Idris to secure urgent government intervention.

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“I will ensure your condition is presented to the appropriate authorities so that immediate support can reach you without delay,” he said.

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Officials of the Kebbi State Emergency Management Agency, who accompanied the lawmaker on the assessment tour, also pledged swift response and relief materials for the affected residents.

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A SEMA official said the state government would soon provide assistance to cushion the hardship caused by the disaster.

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