Windstorm hits Kano communities, destroys houses
Residential buildings in Bunkure Local Government Area of Kano State suffered destructions from windstorm on Monday.
Many people were rendered homeless from the incident that occurred in Sakafalle-Jalabi and Zangon Buhari, both in Kulluwa ward of the local government area.
Roofings of houses were damaged, while buildings were either partially or completely brought down by the windstorm, resulting in loss of property.
Fortunately, no life was lost in the incident.
An information officer of the local government area, Labaran Garba, confirmed the incident, saying no life was lost.
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Acting district head of Bunkure (Wakilin Hakimi) Nasiru Umar, formally reported the matter to the Emir of Rano, Alhaji Isa Umar.
The emir, while directing the compilation of a comprehensive report on the incident to be sent to the local government council for appropriate interventions, implored residents of the affected villages to take proactive steps against natural disasters.
The chairman of the local government, Alhaji Aliyu Bashir Barkum, has not reacted to the incident as of the time this story was published.
Recent windstorms in Kano State have caused significant damage, including loss of life, displacement, and destruction of property. The worst-hit areas include Madobi, Rano (Yan Tsagai Village), Ajingi, and Warawa Local Government Areas.
