Windstorm destroys homes in Mokwa LG, displaces residents amid renewed hardship in Niger

Dailypost | 05-05-2026 10:04am |

A windstorm, accompanied by heavy rainfall, has wreaked havoc in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, resulting in the destruction of numerous homes and displacing many residents. The incident took place late Sunday night, between 11:00 p.m. and midnight, when powerful winds swept through the region. This disaster has exacerbated the difficulties faced by the community, which is still in the process of recovering from the floods that occurred last year. Local authorities are assessing the damage and providing support to those affected by the storm.

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