The death toll in the flood disaster at Mokwa town in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State last Wednesday has risen to over 200 as more than 500 others are said to be missing.
The flood, which is said to be the worst in the area in 60 years, swept through the Mokwa districts of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa after late night torrential rains
Hundreds of houses were also destroyed and many people displaced.
According to media report, that official death toll after the incident had risen to more than 200, with over 500 other persons still missing.
DEATH TOLL HITS 200, OVER 500 MISSING IN MOKWA NIGER STATE
