The Niger state emergency management Agency says the number of corpses recovered from the flood that ravaged Niger State communities in Mokwa Local Government Area has risen to 151 with 3,018 persons displaced.
The agency made this known on Saturday in a statement by Abdullahi Baba-Arah, its director general.
It explained that three communities were affected, and two bridges were washed away due to the incident.
He revealed that 503 households were affected while 265 homes were washed away.
Two roads were also washed away, while 11 people were injured in the flooding disaster.
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“The latest update from the Mokwa communities flood shows that 151 corpses have so far been recovered, while 11 persons were injured.
“Also, 3,018 persons have been displaced, while 503 households were affected, and 265 homes washed away. Three communities in Mokwa LG were also affected, while two roads and two bridges were affected by the flood,” Baba-Arah said.
