The Niger State Government has said a total of 1,354 people were directly affected by the flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State. 

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Special Duties, Murtala Bagana, disclosed this during the visit of Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday.

He said 4,534 individuals were displaced from their homes, with 458 households impacted.

A total of 265 buildings were destroyed or severely damaged, two major roads were affected, and five key bridges collapsed, including the vital Goodwill Bridge along Mokwa-Jaba Road, he said.

The Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Traditional Council, Yahaya Abubakar, commended the Vice President for coming to console the people in person.

He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for directing the immediate release of interventions to the affected communities.

Over 200 bodies have been recovered after a flood wreaked havoc in communities in Mokwa on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

While the state government said efforts were ongoing to provide relief materials for the displaced residents, many of the victims have continued to decry the poor condition of the temporary shelter and inadequate food.