The recent flooding in Mokwa, Niger State, has resulted in a tragic loss of life, with the death toll rising to 151. The floods, triggered by torrential rainfall, have also left 11 people injured, while many others remain unaccounted for.

Currently, many individuals are still missing, including a family of 12, of whom only four members have been located. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with efforts to find missing persons and recover bodies. Some corpses have been found in the debris of collapsed homes, while others have been swept away by the Niger River. Excavators are needed to assist in these recovery efforts.

Displaced residents have been relocated to a primary school in Mokwa town due to the destruction of their homes. President Bola Tinubu has ordered that search-and-rescue operations be supported by security forces. He confirmed that relief materials and temporary shelter assistance are being dispatched to affected areas without delay.

The flooding has devastated the local community, causing significant destruction and loss. Residents are grappling with the aftermath as they mourn the lives lost and the impact on their homes and livelihoods. The situation remains critical as recovery efforts continue, and the community seeks to address the challenges posed by this disaster.