Niger State Government has revealed that more than 700
people remain missing after a recent flood disaster in Mokwa town, headquarters
of Mokwa Local Government Area.
Governor Umaru Bago, represented by Deputy Governor Yakubu
Garba, disclosed this on Tuesday in Minna while receiving a condolence
delegation led by Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to
the late Gen. Sani Abacha.
According to the government, 207 deaths have so far been
confirmed, with over 3,000 households displaced. The flood also damaged about
400 houses, while 283 homes and 50 shops were completely destroyed.
Governor Bago described the incident as a national disaster
and said the government was collaborating with professional bodies to
investigate the root cause of the flooding. Assessment reports are still being
awaited.
Major Al-Mustapha, who led a group of sympathisers from
across the country, said their visit was to express condolences and explore
ways to prevent a recurrence. He said the delegation would also meet with the
traditional council in Mokwa.
In a related development, Governor Bago disclosed that a
significant number of the victims were non-indigenes, making up over 50 per
cent of those affected by the May 29 flood.
Speaking during the reception of relief items from Veritas
University, Abuja, Bago, again represented by his deputy, said documentation of
victims was ongoing, including collection of bank details to facilitate cash
disbursement from donated funds.
He noted that while the total donations were yet to be
disclosed by the state’s Accountant General, each affected family is expected
to receive no less than N1 million. Host families accommodating displaced
victims will also be supported.
Veritas University’s delegation, led by Rev. Dr. Peter
Bakwaph, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, presented 150 mattresses, mosquito
repellents, and other relief materials.
The university said some of its students lost family members
in the disaster.
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