By: TUNDE BOLAJI – MINNA.
Niger State Government has announced the recovery of five additional bodies from the recent flood disaster in Mokwa Local Government Area bringing the number of casualties to 158.
Four of the bodies were recovered yesterday evening, while one body was recovered in the early hours of this morning, following ongoing search efforts. The bodies recovered have been buried.
This development brings the total number of confirmed fatalities from the flood to 158.
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.”
