Over 200 Bodies Recovered After Flood Disaster in Niger State’s Mokwa LGA

The Niger State Government has confirmed the recovery of over 200 corpses following the catastrophic floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area. The scale of devastation has prompted an emergency response from both the government and humanitarian agencies.

During an appearance on The Morning Brief on Channels Television, Ahmad Suleiman, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, shared grim updates:

“We are still recovering corpses up till now. Nobody can tell you the number of casualties in Niger State right now because up till now, we are still looking for some corpses.”

In response to the tragedy, Governor Umar Bago’s administration has activated relief measures. Displaced victims are currently being housed in temporary camps, where aid is being distributed.

“The Niger State Government has put things in place, and there are lots of contributions from various agencies and ministries. The damage on the ground now you cannot get it on social media except by visiting the scenes.”

Among the aid provided are trailers of rice sent by the state government, and a ₦50 million donation delivered personally by the governor’s wife during her visit to the flood-ravaged area.

This disaster underscores the urgent need for climate resilience and infrastructure improvements in flood-prone regions of Nigeria. Local authorities continue search-and-rescue efforts while assessing the full extent of the damage.