Anebi
More than 700 people are still missing after a recent flood swept through Mokwa community in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, according to Governor Umaru Bago.
The governor made this known on Tuesday during a condolence visit by Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, former chief security officer to the late Gen. Sani Abacha, and his delegation in Minna, the state capital.
Governor Bago, who was represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, said the disaster had claimed many lives and left several families in pain.
“So far, 207 people have been confirmed dead and over 700 persons are still missing. We are yet to know where they are. The flooding has caused extensive damage to lives and property,” he said.
He added that more than 3,000 households were displaced by the flood, while about 400 houses were affected. Out of these, 283 homes and 50 shops were completely destroyed.
Governor Bago described the incident as a national tragedy and thanked individuals and organisations that had sent donations or supported victims.
He also said the state government was working with professional organisations to investigate the cause of the flood and was awaiting their assessment reports.
Maj. Al-Mustapha, who led the visiting delegation, said they were in the state to sympathise with the government and people of Niger State, especially those affected in Mokwa.
Niger Flood: Over 700 still Missing, 207 confirmed dead — Gov Bago
