Rainstorm kills woman, granddaughter in Bauchi

A devastating rainstorm has killed a 50-year-old woman and her four-year-old granddaughter, while leaving a trail of destruction in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

The victims, identified as Aisha Sagir and Aisha Shuaibu, died after heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds battered Katsinawa Bara Village on Wednesday morning.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Command said the downpour, which occurred at about 10 am, caused extensive damage to houses, livestock, and other property valued at millions of naira.

In a statement issued by the command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Ahmed, the police described the incident as a tragic weather-related disaster that has thrown the affected community into mourning.

The statement noted that officers from the Kirfi Divisional Police Headquarters were deployed to the area to assess the situation, support affected residents, and ensure public order.

Commissioner of Police Sani-Omolori Aliyu expressed condolences to the bereaved family and residents of the local government area over the loss of lives.

He also sympathised with families whose homes and means of livelihood were destroyed by the storm, praying for strength and comfort for those affected.

The police commissioner further assured residents that the command would continue to work with relevant agencies on emergency response efforts, while urging the public to take precautionary measures and promptly report emergencies during the rainy season.