At least 153 people in the Mokwa Local Government Area have died following the devastating floods that destroyed homes and displaced thousands of residents a few days ago.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed that the death toll had risen sharply from 115 after floods hit the town of Mokwa.

NSEMA’s Acting Director General, Ibrahim Hussaini, said that more dead bodies were recovered late on Saturday beneath the bridge in Mokwa and were subsequently buried Sunday morning.

According to the latest figures released, a total of 3,018 individuals have been affected, comprising 503 households.

The number of injured persons stands at 11, while the floodwaters have damaged three bridges.