Heavy windstorm destroys 1,200 houses in Niger State, Nigeria

On 2026-05-07, a heavy windstorm damaged or destroyed up to 1,200 houses across several communities in Niger State, Nigeria, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency. The storm affected six LGAs, including Mokwa, Bida, Lavun, Katcha, Gbako, and Mariga, with preliminary reports noting more than 1,000 houses severely damaged in Mokwa LGA.