Niger State Governor, Umar Bago
By MARY RONKE, Minna–
Niger State Governor , Umaru Bago has revealed that over 700 persons are still missing following the recent flooding in Mokwa Community, with 207 confirmed dead and over 3,000 households displaced.
Governor Bago disclosed this on Tuesday when he received a condolence visit from former Chief Security Officer to Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha.
The flood caused extensive damage, with 400 houses damaged and 283 houses and 50 shops completely destroyed.
Bago said, “Over 700 persons are still missing and we are yet to ascertain where they are. The flooding has caused extensive damage.”
The state government is working with professional organisations to determine the root cause of the flood and is awaiting assessment results.
Bago appreciated individuals and corporate organisations for their donations and contributions, noting that the incident was a national disaster.
“We are working with professional organisations to determine the root cause of the flood and we are awaiting assessment results,” he added.
Al-Mustapha, who led a delegation on a condolence visit, said, “We are here to register our condolences over the flood incident that happened in Mokwa, looking at the heavy losses and its impact on the state.
“We will meet with the traditional council, especially the chairman in Mokwa, and pray that the incident doesn’t happen again.”
