The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has delivered essential relief items to provide immediate succour to the victims of flood in the Kpege area of Mokwa in Niger State North-central Nigeria.
This move was part of the swift and comprehensive response by the Agency following which the devastating flood that claimed some lives, damaged homes and affected livelihoods.
The Agency has also activated its Minna Operations Office and deployed additional technical personnel and equipment from its Headquarters, in Abuja to support ongoing efforts by the Nigerian Red Cross and local volunteers.
Equipment deployed includes a Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance, Rapid Intervention Vehicles, as well as Mobile Water Treatment and Extrication units.
Following an on-site assessment on Friday, 30th May 2025, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), led by Director General Mrs. Zubaida Umar, confirmed that 111 bodies have been recovered so far, as search and rescue operations continue.
Injured persons evacuated to various health centres in Mokwa have been treated and discharged, while some received immediate first aid at the scene.
The Agency has also deployed assorted food items, household utensils, and tents for temporary shelter while its mobile water treatment equipment is also providing clean drinking water to affected communities as part of emergency efforts.
The epicentres of the disaster have been identified as the Unguwan Hausawa and Tiffin Maza neighbourhoods, both located within Mokwa township.
Emergency responders have continued to monitor for potential secondary hazards.
Members of the public are thereby advised to remain vigilant and report any emergencies or unusual developments to NEMA, SEMA, or security operatives in the area.
Security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and Military Disaster Response Units from the nearby Kainji military formation are also on site, supporting life-saving operations and ensuring the safety of survivors.
A comprehensive post-disaster assessment will follow to guide recovery and reconstruction efforts.
The list of delivered relief materials including essential food and non-food supplies to support displaced persons were officially presented to the Deputy Governor of the State,Yakubu Garba, at the disaster site.
The Deputy Governor expressed gratitude to NEMA for its prompt and well-coordinated response and particularly commended the Director General’s personal visit to Mokwa to assess the situation and oversee ongoing rescue and relief operations.