Nigeria Floods: 111+ Dead in Mokwa
- Mokwa,Nigeria—At least 111 people are confirmed dead after devastating Nigeria flooding swept through the market town of Mokwa in Niger state,officials said Friday.
- Reports indicate that a dam collapse in a nearby area may have exacerbated the flooding, displacing a large number of residents.Rescue teams continue searching for bodies, with the...
- Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for the Niger State emergency agency, said that initial reports indicated 88 deaths, but the revelation of at least 23 more bodies raised...
Devastating Nigeria flooding has claimed the lives of over 111 people in Mokwa, a key market town, following torrential rains and a possible dam collapse. Rescue teams are working tirelessly as the death toll continues to climb, underscoring the scale of this tragic event. The floods have not only taken a human toll but have also severely disrupted Mokwa’s vital trading hub and regional economy, impacting merchants and food supply chains.Authorities are highlighting the urgent need for better infrastructure and climate resilience measures to prevent similar disasters. News Directory 3 is closely following the unfolding situation. Discover what’s next as the community rebuilds and assesses long-term needs.
Over 100 Dead as Nigeria Flooding Submerges Market Town
Updated May 30,2025
Mokwa,Nigeria—At least 111 people are confirmed dead after devastating Nigeria flooding swept through the market town of Mokwa in Niger state,officials said Friday. The floods followed hours of torrential rains on Thursday,submerging homes and businesses.
Reports indicate that a dam collapse in a nearby area may have exacerbated the flooding, displacing a large number of residents.Rescue teams continue searching for bodies, with the death toll expected to rise.
Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for the Niger State emergency agency, said that initial reports indicated 88 deaths, but the revelation of at least 23 more bodies raised the confirmed total to 111.”More bodies have just been brought and are yet to be counted, but we have at least 111 confirmed already,” Husseini said.
Mokwa, located about 140 miles west of Abuja, serves as a vital trading centre where merchants from southern Nigeria purchase food from northern growers. The flooding has severely disrupted this crucial economic activity.
Jibril Muregi, chairman of the Mokwa local government area, attributed the severity of the impact to inadequate infrastructure. He urged the government to prioritize the construction of waterways in Mokwa under a long-delayed climate resilience project.
What’s next
Authorities are focused on rescue and recovery efforts, while also assessing the long-term needs of the displaced population and the necessary steps to improve infrastructure and climate resilience in the region to prevent future disasters from Nigeria flooding.