Windstorm, heavy rain devastate Madobi communities in Kano

Madobi Local Government Area in Kano State is reeling from the aftermath of a devastating windstorm and heavy downpour that struck on Sunday night, destroying homes, public infrastructure, and power lines across several communities.

The severe weather event left hundreds of residents homeless and without electricity.

Hardest hit were Madobi town—the local government headquarters—along with communities such as Unguwar Dawa, Zanta, Bode, Jibga, Rikadawa, Chikawa, Jirgwai, Kubarachi, Bagurau, and Tudun-Wada.

Eyewitnesses described the destruction as unprecedented. Malam Bala Danladi, a resident of Madobi town, said the damage was overwhelming and called for urgent intervention from government and relief agencies.

“We have never experienced a disaster of this scale. Many families spent the night in the open, with their homes and belongings buried under rubble,” he said.

Kano mosque: Arsonist knows fate today

Malam Kabiru Sade, another resident, recounted how he narrowly escaped death with his family.

“It’s a miracle we survived. Our home is gone, and now we’re left with nothing. We need immediate help to rebuild,” he pleaded.

The storm also damaged numerous electricity poles, raising concerns over extended power outages. Residents fear worsening living conditions if repairs and relief efforts are delayed.

Malam Rabiu Sani, whose house was partially destroyed, appealed directly to Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for swift support. “This is beyond our capacity to handle alone,” he said.

Community leaders and civil society groups have described the situation as an emerging humanitarian crisis and are calling on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and other stakeholders to assess the damage and deliver relief materials.

“Our people are suffering,” a local leader said. “We urgently need food, shelter, and long-term support to recover from this tragedy.”

As residents struggle to salvage what’s left of their lives and properties, attention now turns to government agencies to respond swiftly—not only with emergency aid but also with measures to build resilience against future disasters.