Governor Umaru Bago of Niger has disclosed that about 700 people are still missing while 207 others have been confirmed de.ad with 300 households displaced following the recent flooding in Mokwa Community in Mokwa Local Government of the state
The Niger Governor also revealed that the flood caused extensive damage with 400 houses damaged while 283 houses and 50 shops were completely destroyed.
Bago disclosed this when he received Maj. Hamza Al-Mustafa, former Chief Security Officer to Gen. Sani Abacha, and his friends on a condolence visit over the recent flood in Minna on Tuesday.
Bago, represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Yakubu Garba, also disclosed that 207 people had been confirmed dead and over 3,000 households displaced.
“Over 700 persons are still missing and we are yet to ascertain where they are. The flooding has caused extensive damage,” he said.
He appreciated individuals and corporate organisations for their donations and contributions noting that the incident was a national disaster.
Bago said the state government was working with professional organisations to determine the root cause of the flood and was awaiting assessment results.
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