MOKWA FLOOD: 700 PERSONS STILL MISSING - NIGER GOVT.

The Niger State government has confirmed that over 700 persons are still missing following the recent flooding in Mokwa Community in Mokwa Local Government of the state.

Governor Umaru Bago, disclosed this when he received retired Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Chief Security Officer to late General Sani Abacha, and his friends on a condolence visit over the recent flood in Minna on Tuesday.

Governor Bago expressed gratitude to individuals and corporate organizations for their donations and contributions, describing the incident as a national disaster. 

He noted that the state government is working with professional organizations to determine the root cause of the flood and is awaiting assessment results.

Earlier, Al-Mustapha said the visit was to sympathise with the state government and the people of Mokwa following the devastating flood incident.

He noted that the delegation, comprising influential individuals from different parts of the country, would meet with the traditional council with focus on finding ways to prevent similar incidents in the future and to improve town planning and living conditions.

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