The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has delivered essential relief items to provide immediate succor to those displaced by the devastating flood that struck the Kpege area of Mokwa, Niger State.
The relief intervention was part of a swift and comprehensive response by NEMA to the unprecedented flood, which has tragically claimed some lives, damaged homes, and affected livelihoods.
NEMA Director General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said that based on an on-site assessment conducted on Friday, no fewer than 100 bodies have so far been recovered as search and rescue operations continue.
She noted that injured persons evacuated to various health centers in Mokwa have been treated and discharged, while some received immediate first aid at the scene.
“The epicenters of the disaster have been identified as the Unguwan Hausawa and Tiffin Maza neighbourhoods, both located within Mokwa township,” Umar said.
NEMA has activated its Minna Operations Office and deployed additional technical personnel and equipment from its Headquarters in Abuja to bolster ongoing operations.
Umar commended the tireless efforts of the rescue teams, including personnel from NEMA, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), the Nigerian Red Cross Society, local volunteers, and divers.
She also commended the support of security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Military Disaster Response Units (DRUs).
Emergency responders has continued to monitor potential secondary hazards, advising members of the public to remain vigilant and report any emergencies or unusual developments to NEMA, SEMA, or security operatives in the area.
