Toll Rises In Mokwa Tragedy As 700 Remain Unaccounted For

The Niger State Government said over 700 persons are still missing following the recent flooding in Mokwa Community in Mokwa Local Government of the state.

Governor Umaru Bago stated this when he received Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to Gen. Sani Abacha, and his friends on a condolence visit over the recent flood in Minna yesterday.

Bago, represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, also said that 207 people had been confirmed dead and over 3,000 households displaced.

“Over 700 persons are still missing and we are yet to ascertain where they are. The flooding has caused extensive damage,” he said.

He noted that the flood caused extensive damage with 400 houses damaged while 283 houses and 50 shops were completely destroyed.

He appreciated individuals and corporate organisations for their donations and contributions noting that the incident was a national disaster.

Bago said the state government was working with professional organisations to determine the root cause of the flood and was awaiting assessment results.

Earlier, Al-Mustapha said the visit was to sympathise with Niger government and the people of Mokwa following the devastating flood incident.