A severe windstorm hits 13 local government areas in Jigawa State, killing at least seven people and injuring 53 others, the Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reports. SEMA’s executive secretary, Hannafi Fagam, says the storm affects 5,403 households across 120 communities. The local government areas listed include Dutse, Miga, Gwaram, Birnin Kudu, Ringim, Kiyawa, Babura, Kiri-Kasamma, Buji, Kaugama, Gumel, Gagarawa and Sule-Tankarkar. Fagam says four deaths occur in Dutse LGA, while one death each is recorded in Miga, Ringim and Sule-Tankarkar. He adds that damage includes the destruction of more than 47 primary and secondary schools, three hospitals, and two police stations, along with residential buildings and other public infrastructure. The Jigawa government has approved funds for emergency intervention and relief, and assessments continue to determine the full extent of destruction. SEMA says it is coordinating with relevant stakeholders and plans to ensure prompt distribution of relief items to affected residents, including through appeals for support from development partners, humanitarian organisations, corporate bodies and individuals.