MINNA, Nigeria — More than 700 people remain unaccounted for following the recent flood that devastated Mokwa Community in Niger State, the state government has confirmed.
Governor Umaru Bago made the disclosure on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a condolence visit by Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to the late Gen. Sani Abacha.
The governor, represented by his deputy, Yakubu Garba, also revealed that 207 people had been confirmed dead and over 3,000 households displaced by the disaster.
According to the governor, the flooding caused extensive destruction across Mokwa Local Government Area, damaging approximately 400 homes.
Of those, 283 houses and 50 shops were completely destroyed.
“We appreciate individuals and corporate organisations for their donations and contributions,” Mr Bago said, describing the incident as a national tragedy.
He added that the state was working with professional bodies to determine the cause of the flood, stating that a full assessment was underway.
The visit by Maj. Al-Mustapha and his delegation was aimed at expressing solidarity and support.
“We are here to register our condolences over the flood incident that happened in Mokwa, looking at the heavy losses and its impact on the state,” he said.
The former security chief noted that the delegation was composed of influential figures from various parts of Nigeria and that they would also engage with local traditional leaders, including the chairman of the Mokwa Traditional Council.
“We will meet with the traditional council… and pray that the incident doesn’t happen again,” Al-Mustapha added, emphasising the importance of collaboration on preventive measures, improved urban planning, and better living conditions.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the delegation earlier paid a courtesy visit to former Military President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida at his residence in Minna.
