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NIGER: Govt suspends traditional sallah celebrations to honour flood victims

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The Governor of Niger State, Umar Bago, has suspended all traditional Sallah events, including the Hawan Bariki, Durbar, and other public gatherings.

In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman, on Wednesday, the directive comes in the wake of a devastating flood that struck Mokwa, leaving numerous families displaced and mourning.

“This decision was taken as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragic flood in Mokwa,” the statement read.

“It is also intended to allow a period of mourning, prayer, and sober reflection across the state,” the statement read.