Niger flood: 3,018 displaced, 11 injured as death toll continues to rise

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed that the death toll of Mokwa flood disaster has risen to 151, and 11 persons sustained various degrees of injuries, while 3,018 persons were displaced. The spokesperson of the agency, …

Niger Flood Tragedy: Tinubu Mobilises NEMA, Vows Swift Federal Aid For Victims

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate mobilisation of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant federal agencies to provide urgent assistance to victims of the devastating flood disaster in Mokwa local government area of …

3,018 displaced as death toll from Niger state flood rises to 151

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says the death toll from the flooding in Mokwa LGA has risen to 151. Ibrahim Hussaini, the agency’s spokesperson, provided the update on Saturday morning. Three communities, including Tiffin Maza and …

Floods: Tinubu directs NEMA to intensify rescue efforts in Niger as death toll hits 100

President Bola Tinubu has directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and security agencies to intensify rescue activities and relief operations in Mokwa, Niger state to cushion the effect of flooding . Recall that high torrential flood on …

Death Toll Rises To Over 150 In Niger State Flood Disaster As Rescue Efforts Continue

The devastating flood which struck the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State has resulted in the loss of over 150 lives, with more than 100 people still reported missing. Ibrahim Hussaini, a spokesperson for the state’s emergency management agency, …

Niger Flood: Death toll rises over 100 as Deputy Governor visits

The Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, has visited victims of the flood disaster in Mokwa community as the death toll rises to over 100. The casualty figure was disclosed by the Deputy Governor who granted an interview to newsmen during the …

Niger Flood: I lost 17 family members — Victim

A victim of the flood in Mokwa in Niger State, Anas Usman, has revealed that he lost 17 members of his household to the disaster. Usman, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria, said the flood came on Thursday morning after heavy downpour on Wednesday …

Niger flood disaster death toll rises to 151, more than 3000 displaced, 3 communities gone

The numbers of people killed in the Mokwa flash flood disaster has increased to 151 as rescue operation continues at the weekend. The Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency NSEMA, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba Ara, stated this in an update …

Nigeria: Niger State (Mokwa) Flood Updates – Death Toll, Damage, Relief Efforts

Niger Flooding: Obi urges FG, others to intensify intervention

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government, and other humanitarian organisations to intensify their interventions following the flooding that killed over a hundred people in Mokwa, a community in Niger State. In a statement …