Mokwa Flood Claims 200 Lives, Displaces Thousands in Niger State A devastating flood in Mokwa, Niger State, reported on June 2, 2025, has killed 200 people, with 500 still missing and 3,018 displaced, affecting 503 households and damaging infrastructure, including three bridges. Survivor Adamu Yusuf recounted losing his wife and newborn to the floodwaters, surviving only because he could swim. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) detailed the impact, noting 153 deaths in Mokwa alone, with ongoing recovery efforts finding bodies under bridges. Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, visited the area, donated N20 million, and urged federal support, while recounting the loss of over 200 lives and the displacement of thousands. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is distributing relief materials and documenting the missing to aid recovery, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy. #softnigeria