A tragic wave of flash floods swept through the town of Mokwa in Niger State earlier this week, leaving at least 117 people dead and hundreds more missing. The disaster, which began after days of heavy rainfall, was intensified by the collapse of a small local dam that sent torrents of water into the densely populated market district.
Over 3,000 homes and businesses were completely destroyed, with makeshift shelters now being set up across nearby towns to house displaced residents.
Emergency workers and volunteers have been working around the clock, but access to some flood-ravaged areas remains difficult due to collapsed bridges and roads.
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“This is the worst flood we’ve ever seen,” said resident Musa Yakubu. “I lost my house, my shop, and I haven’t found my two children.”
President Bola Tinubu expressed condolences and promised swift federal intervention, deploying the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to oversee rescue and relief operations.
Experts have warned that more flooding is likely this season unless urgent action is taken to strengthen Nigeria’s deteriorating dam infrastructure.
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