Nigeria Floods: Death Toll Rises to 151, Thousands Displaced

Heavy floods in Mokuwa, Nigeria, claim 151 lives and displace thousands. Torrential rains, lasting from Wednesday night into Thursday morning, caused widespread destruction in the country's major agricultural region. Images show submerged homes, damaged infrastructure, and rescue workers searching for victims. "According to our records and the number of bodies so far, we have about 111," stated Zubair Umar, Head of the National Emergency Management Agency. However, local officials estimate the death toll to be over 200. Ibrahim Mohammed, a resident of Mokuwa, described the scene: "There are so many people in their houses sleeping. So many people, in fact, we cannot count them unless we are able to see the body to count them." President Bola Tinubu has initiated emergency response, including food aid, temporary shelters, and increased security presence in the affected area. The tragedy underscores the vulnerability of communities in the face of extreme weather events and highlights the urgent need for disaster preparedness and relief efforts.