Firstsitenews-The Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs in Niger State, Ahmad Suleiman, has revealed that over 200 bodies have been recovered following the catastrophic floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area.
Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Suleiman confirmed the devastating toll of the disaster.
“We have recovered more than 200 corpses so far, and the search is still ongoing,” she said. “Nobody can give a precise figure at this point because bodies are still being found.”
She added that the state government, under Governor Umar Bago, has launched an emergency response initiative, including the distribution of relief materials to displaced residents now sheltering in makeshift camps.
“The Niger State Government has taken swift action, with support from various ministries and agencies. But the extent of the damage goes beyond what can be seen on social media—you have to be on the ground to grasp the scale,” Suleiman explained.
She noted that trailers loaded with rice have been sent to the affected communities and that the governor’s wife recently visited Mokwa, donating N50 million to support victims.
However, despite these interventions, many displaced persons are voicing frustration and disappointment over the relief efforts.
During a visit to one of the camps, our correspondent witnessed widespread dissatisfaction among victims, who complained of inadequate food and poor living conditions.
One of the victims, Mama Isah, said, “We are 17 people in my household, but all we got was a loaf of bread and some tea. That can’t even serve as breakfast for my family.”
She appealed to the government to allow direct assistance from private individuals and organisations without restrictions.
In addition to food shortages, concerns have been raised about the condition of the camps. Community volunteer Hussaini Muhammed described them as “unfit for human habitation,” calling for urgent improvements to ensure the dignity and safety of flood victims.
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