The Niger government says that over 700 persons are still missing after the recent flooding in Mokwa community in Mokwa Local Government of the state.
Governor Umaru Bago disclosed this when he received the former Chief Security Officer to late Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, and his friends on a condolence visit over the recent flood in Minna. Bago, represented by the Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba, also disclosed that 207 people had been confirmed dead and over 3,000 households displaced.
He noted that the flood caused extensive damage, with 400 houses damaged while 283 houses and 50 shops were completely destroyed. He further appreciated individuals and corporate organisations for their donations and contributions, noting that the incident was a national disaster.
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Bago said the state government was working with professional organisations to determine the root causes of the flood and was awaiting assessment results.
Earlier, Al-Mustapha said the visit was to sympathise with Niger government and the people of Mokwa following the devastating flood incident.
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