At least 21 people were killed in Niger state on Thursday when their homes were destroyed by heavy rains and nearly a dozen were missing, according to the local emergency agency report.
Ibrahim Hussaini, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency disclosed to newsmen that 50 houses were submerged in water in two communities in the state.
Meanwhile, Hussaini said twenty-one bodies have so far been recovered in the incident, while over 10 persons were still missing as the search and rescue operation continued.
HEAVY FLOOD IN NIGER STATE KILLS AT LEAST 21 PEOPLE
