Nigeria Floods: Death Toll Rises to 150 in Mokwa Disaster

Nigeria's Mokwa Devastated by Deadly Floods: At least 150 Lives Lost Heavy flooding in Mokwa, Nigeria, has resulted in a devastating loss of life and widespread destruction. Torrential rains on Wednesday and Thursday caused the Niger River to overflow its banks, submerging homes and businesses. The resulting floods have claimed at least 150 lives, according to local authorities, with thousands more left homeless and hundreds of homes destroyed. Ibrahim Audu Husseini, spokesperson for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, stated that "The bodies were swept into the river and carried away by the current, complicating efforts to establish a death toll." The sheer force of the water made rescue efforts extremely difficult. President Bola Tinubu has pledged to provide relief materials and assistance for temporary shelters, and has mobilized security forces to support rescue teams. The scale of the disaster is immense, and the death toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue. The images of the devastation are heartbreaking. The resilience of the community in the face of such tragedy is inspiring. The international community will likely need to step in to provide long-term assistance to Mokwa.