The windstorm, which occured during a heavy rainfall a few hours ago, also damaged caused a minor damage to the Nyanya pedestrian bridge and some buildings in the area.
From preliminary reports, no one was injured, and no vehicle was damaged.
To prevent breakdown of law and order, as well as free flow of traffic, the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed that security men be deployed to the scene, while immediate action will be taken towards fixing the damages caused by the windstorm.
Lere Olayinka
Senior Special Assistant
Public Communications and Social Media
April 7, 2026
