Recent severe flooding in Nigeria's north-central state of Niger has resulted in over 200 reported deaths and hundreds of missing persons. The focus of the disaster is Mokwa, a crucial hub for local traders and farmers, which has been disproportionately affected. The floods, the worst in six decades, have devastated communities, leaving many without food, shelter, or clothing. Despite assurances from President Bola Tinubu about prompt relief efforts, survivors express frustration over the slow response, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid as they face growing desperation.
"A lot of people do not have food to eat. There's no food. There is no shelter. Some people are just hanging around. Some do not even have clothing," Abubakar Hussaini from Humanity First, an aid agency, told DW.
"We are squatting at a neighbor's house. So it's a problem. We are homeless. We have lost everything," said Aishatu Bello, a retired teacher.
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