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Death toll in Nigeria floods hits more than 200, officials say
The death toll after deadly floods hit the Nigerian town of Mokwa on Thursday has risen to more than 200, officials say.
There are still 500 people missing in the town in north-central Niger State, as a search mission continues.
The deputy chairman of Mokwa Local Government, Musa Kimboku, told the BBC that rescue efforts have ceased because authorities no longer believe anyone could still be alive.
The floods, said to be worst in the area for 60 years, swept through the towns of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa after a bout of torrential rain.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c071jz90pj8o
There are still 500 people missing in the town in north-central Niger State, as a search mission continues.
The deputy chairman of Mokwa Local Government, Musa Kimboku, told the BBC that rescue efforts have ceased because authorities no longer believe anyone could still be alive.
The floods, said to be worst in the area for 60 years, swept through the towns of Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa after a bout of torrential rain.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c071jz90pj8o