A severe wind and rainstorm struck the Akoko Edo Local Government Area in Edo State, Nigeria, displacing more than 2,000 residents and damaging at least 179 houses on February 1, 2026. The disaster primarily affected the communities of Eroke Atte, Ukwa Erekpe, and Okagba. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) provided preliminary assessments following the event, highlighting the scale of destruction and the urgent need for relief efforts.

Following the storm, NEMA's Benin Operations Office, in collaboration with the Edo State Emergency Management Agency, conducted a thorough assessment of the impacted areas. Their joint evaluation aimed to determine the extent of the damage and the overall effect on the community's infrastructure and housing. Their findings indicated significant destruction that requires immediate attention and resources to aid the displaced residents.

This incident underscores the vulnerabilities of communities in Edo State to severe weather events, which are becoming increasingly common in the region. The report calls for timely interventions from government and humanitarian organizations to provide assistance and implement measures for future disaster risk reduction, emphasizing the need for better preparedness in the face of climate change.