June 3, 2025

The Niger State Government has announced the recovery of seven additional bodies from the recent flood disaster in Mokwa bringing the number of casualties to 160.

This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Minna by the Secretary to the State Government, Abubakar Usman.

According to Usman, four of the bodies were recovered on Monday and one body was recovered in the early hours of Tuesday, while two more bodies were recovered on Tuesday in the ongoing search efforts.

He said the recovered bodies had since been buried.

“This development brings the total number of confirmed fatalities from the flood to 160.

“The State Government wishes to appeal to residents and the general public to remain calm and prayerful in this moment of collective grief.

“We urge everyone to avoid spreading unverified or misleading information that may further deepen sorrow, incite panic, or cause unnecessary confusion within our communities.

“While we continue to mourn the lives lost, the government remains committed to providing the necessary support to affected families and intensifying rescue and relief efforts where needed,” the statement added.