Woman, Granddaughter Killed By Rainstorm In Bauchi

Rainstorm has killed Aisha Sagir, a 50-year-old woman, and her 4-year-old granddaughter, Aisha Shuaibu, both of Unguwar Katsinawa, Bara Village, Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State

The heavy rainstorm accompanied by strong winds destroyed several houses, livestock and other valuables worth millions of naira in Bara.

A resident of Bara, Muhammad Nasiru, told Daily Trust that despite the downpour, the major destruction was caused by flash flood from northern parts of the neighboring Jambba community where flooded water swarmed and washed away several houses at Unguwar Katsinawa.

Nasiru said, “The flooded water struck from an unknown location at high speed destroying houses, livestock and other valueables because nobody thought of water coming from that location in Bara. Surprisingly the water flooded houses and killed two persons including a 50-year-old housewife and her granddaughter at Unguwar Katsinawa.”

Nasiru added that apart from the destruction of properties, the incident has rendered many families homeless.

Bauchi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib.

In a statement, Habib said, “At about 1000 hours today, 10th June 2026, Kirfi LGA experienced heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. The severe weather incident resulted in the tragic loss of Aisha Sagir, 50-year-old, and her granddaughter, Aisha Shuaibu, 4-year-old, both of Unguwar Katsinawa, Bara Village, Kirfi LGA.

“In addition to the loss of lives, the rainstorm destroyed several houses, livestock, and other valuables worth millions of naira. Police operatives attached to Kirfi Division have visited the scene to assess the extent of the damage and to maintain order in the affected community.”