Windstorm destroys houses, others in Niger 

Several buildings and other structures have been destroyed by a heavy and destructive windstorm that followed a heavy downpour in the early hours of Sunday  in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.

It was gathered that the heavy windstorm that heralded the rainfall  blew up the rooftops of many residential houses and commercial stalls causing another round of hardships to the people of the community affected by heavy flooding that had destroyed houses, bridges and roads almost one year ago in the communities.

It was further  revealed that the incident occurred late evening on Sunday as rain came in addition  with turbulent  windstorms, rendering several residents homeless.

A resident that spoke with our Reporter, called for urgent intervention of government and well to do individuals in order to alleviate the plights of the people.

Some residents have attributed the severity of the destruction to increasing environmental degradation in the area, particularly deforestation which wrecked havoc in the area.

Although, no report of human casualties has been reported, however, the incident has caused many to take shelter under homes of relatives, public facilities or getting immediate repairs for their shelters.

The Chairman of Mokwa Local Government, Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to inform the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) and other relevant authorities about the development.