- Tinubu orders intensified rescue for Mokwa flood victims.
- NEMA, military, and state officials lead relief efforts.
- Government mourns victims, urges public cooperation.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and security agencies to intensify the rescue of the flood victims in Mokwa, Niger State.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the flood incident killed 21 people, left more than 10 missing and displaced many families in Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa communities.
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The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Friday said the president had been “fully briefed” on the disaster and is “deeply concerned” about the loss of lives and destruction of property.
The statement read, “His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), has been fully briefed on the situation and has directed all relevant emergency and security agencies to intensify ongoing search and rescue operations.”
The Minister stressed that “The immediate priority of the Federal Government is to save lives and provide urgent relief to survivors.
“The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Niger State Government, is working round the clock to ensure that no effort is spared in bringing help to those in need.”
Also, the federal government acknowledged the efforts of first responders and local volunteers who are actively engaged in search-and-rescue missions across affected areas.
The statement read further, “We urge residents in the affected areas to cooperate fully with emergency officials and adhere to all evacuation directives that are issued.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families and all those affected by this tragic event. The Federal Government extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. In this moment of grief, the nation stands united with them in solidarity.”
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