The Acting Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Ibrahim Hussaini, has confirmed that the death toll from the devastating flood in Mokwa Local Government Area has risen to 153.
In a statement issued earlier today, Hussaini disclosed that more dead bodies were recovered late yesterday beneath the bridge in Mokwa and were subsequently buried this morning.
According to the latest figures released by NSEMA as of 12 p.m. today, a total of 3,018 individuals have been affected, comprising 503 households. The number of injured persons stands at 11, while three bridges have been damaged by the floodwaters.
In Ndayako, another community impacted by the flooding, there were no reported deaths, though 98 people were affected, with 58 houses and 17 households sustaining damage.
Similarly, in Raba, no deaths were reported, but five houses were affected and one bridge damaged.
The agency has continued to monitor the situation closely and is coordinating relief efforts with relevant authorities to assist affected communities.
