THE Niger State Government has reported that 1,354 individuals were directly impacted by the recent devastating flood in Mokwa, which struck on May 28, 2025.
Speaking during Vice President Kashim Shettima’s visit to the area today, Murtala Bagana, Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, provided an update on the disaster’s toll.
According to him, 4,534 residents were displaced, affecting 458 households in total.
He revealed that 265 buildings were either destroyed or severely damaged, and infrastructure suffered greatly.
Two major roads were compromised, while five critical bridges, including the important Goodwill Bridge on the Mokwa–Jaba Road, collapsed due to the flooding.
The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Traditional Council, Yahaya Abubakar, expressed appreciation for the Vice President’s personal visit and extended gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for ordering immediate relief efforts for the affected communities.
Tragically, over 200 bodies have been recovered, and the state government confirmed that 161 people died, while 186 others sustained injuries.
Although relief efforts are ongoing, many displaced individuals have complained about the poor condition of temporary shelters and the lack of sufficient food and supplies.