Mokwa,the headquarters of Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State,has been ravaged with another heavy disaster as windstorms destroyed many houses and claimed lives.
The windstorm which was said to have followed with heavy rainfalls has rendered many residents homeless killing many livestock's injured ten persons who are currently hospitalized.
The heavy and devastating windstorms is coming barely four months that heavy flood washed the town killing thousand of lives and buildings
The havoc caused by the ravaging flood has left residents in a serious pains and agonies that are yet to recover from the devastating floods
This was contained in a press statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary of Mokwa Local Government Area Haruna Saidu Kimbokun and made available to Journalists in Minna Thursday
Executive Chairman of Mokwa Local Government Council, Hon.. Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi, led a delegation of officials from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Red Cross Society, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Police Force, and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) on a sympathy visit to victims of the devastating windstorm that recently affected Mokwa Town.
The team also carried out an on-the-spot assessment to ascertain the extent of damage caused by the windstorm, with a view to facilitating prompt intervention and relief support for the affected communities.
Hon. Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi expressed deep sympathy and heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Niger State Government to the people of Mokwa Town over the unfortunate incident that occurred on the night of May 3, 2026. He noted with sadness that one life was lost and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed.
Areas visited by the assessment team included Hakimi Aliyu Area, College of Agriculture Road, Eko Eppa Road, Goro Area along the Bypass, Mokwa Police Divisional Headquarters, the DPO’s residence, and Abu Quarters.
Hon Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi described the incident as tragic and deeply worrisome, stressing that it has caused significant hardship to affected residents and disrupted their means of livelihood.
He stated that this is a difficult moment for the people of Mokwa and assured them that the Niger State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Farmer Mohammed Umar Bago, stands in solidarity with all those affected.
Hon. Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi further called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to expedite the provision of relief materials to the victims. He also appealed to well-meaning Nigerians, corporate organizations, and philanthropists to support the affected communities in this critical time.
Hon Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi assured victims of the government’s continued support and urged residents of Mokwa Local Government Area to take environmental responsibility seriously. He cautioned against deforestation, noting that it contributes to climate change, loss of biodiversity, increased flooding, and health challenges. He announced that the council will soon embark on a tree-planting campaign across the local government and encouraged communities to actively participate in efforts to restore the environment.
Hon. Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi also offered prayers for the family of the deceased and all those affected, praying that Almighty Allah grants them comfort, strength, and relief. Ameen Ya Allah.
