151 Dead, Over 3000 Displaced in Niger Flood

Niger, Nigeria — The number of corpses recovered so far from the flood that ravaged Niger State communities in Mokwa Local Government Area has risen to 151 with 3,018 persons displaced.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, made this known on Saturday morning in a terse statement in which it said three communities were affected and two bridges washed away.

The Director General of the Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, revealed that 503 households were affected while 265 homes were washed away. Two roads were also washed away, while 11 people were injured in the flooding disaster.

“The latest update from the Mokwa communities flood shows that 151 corpses have so far been recovered, while 11 persons were injured.

“Also, 3,018 persons have been displaced, while 503 households were affected, and 265 homes washed away. Three communities in Mokwa LG were also affected, while two roads and two bridges were affected by the flood,” Baba-Arah said.

NSEMA had stated on Thursday that a deadly flood disaster ravaged two communities of Tiffin maza and Anguwan hausawa in Mokwa town of Mokwa LG in Niger State.

According to the agency, the incident occurred on Wednesday night during a downpour that lasted hours.

It said the surging flood water submerged and washed away over 50 residential houses with their occupants.

Margret Oshinowo  |  May 31, 2025