One person has died while several houses were destroyed following a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The incident occurred on Monday night, September 7, 2026, between 11:30 pm and midnight.
The incident affected parts of Shanga town, ’Yar Besse and some surrounding communities, leaving several residents with damaged homes and property.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Abubakar Aliyu Shanga, Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on New Media.
