At least 151 bodies have been recovered and over 3000 residents displaced by flood in Mokwa, Niger State.

Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities in the Mokwa Local Government Area of the state were on Wednesday overrun by flood.

As of Saturday, the Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency, Zubaida Umar, confirmed that about 151 bodies had been recovered.

Mrs Umar said, “So far, 151 bodies have been recovered, 503 households and 264 houses affected, and 3,018 individuals displaced. The National Emergency Management Agency, together with other sister emergency response bodies, is intensifying efforts to rescue and save missing persons and provide relief to disaster victims and their families.”

On Friday, President Bola Tinubu in a statement commiserated with Niger State and the families of victims of the Mokwa flood.

Mr Tinubu stated, “I have received with deep concern the distressing reports of severe flooding in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, which has resulted in the tragic loss of lives and the displacement of families. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the affected families and the good people of Niger State at this difficult time.’’

The president ordered immediate search and rescue operation and relief material distribution to Mokwa residents.
He added, “Upon receiving initial reports, I immediately directed the activation of the National Emergency Response Centre. I have also been briefed by the National Emergency Management Agency on the scale of the disaster and the urgent humanitarian needs.’’