NIGER BLOOD: Floods, Terror, and a Rising Death Toll
NIGER BLOOD: Floods, Terror, and a Rising Death Toll
By: Seigha Dora Ayedi
Edited by: Prince Agbedeyi O. D
Date: June 5, 2025
⚠️ Overview
Niger State, one of Nigeria’s largest and most fragile regions, is bleeding. From devastating floods to extremist violence, the people are caught between the fury of nature and the cruelty of insurgents. As of this report, the combined death toll from recent disasters and attacks exceeds 207 lives, triggering both national alarm and urgent calls for international aid.
🌊 Flood Disaster in Mokwa: 151 Confirmed Dead
In late May 2025, unprecedented rainfall caused the River Kaduna to overflow, leading to catastrophic floods in Mokwa and surrounding districts. Local authorities have confirmed:
- 151 deaths as of June 3, 2025
- Over 3,000 people displaced
- Massive destruction of homes, crops, and schools
A spokesperson from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) described the scene as “worse than 2012.” Rescue efforts are hampered by collapsed bridges and waterlogged roads. Survivors are currently taking refuge in primary schools and churches.
🔥 Jihadist Bloodshed in Tillabéri and Beyond
While Niger State grapples with water, the Republic of Niger to the north is gripped by fire. In March 2025, gunmen believed to be linked to ISIS-Sahel stormed a mosque in Fambita, killing 44 worshippers in cold blood. Witnesses recount a terrifying 30-minute rampage, during which attackers also burned homes and abducted several young men.
In April, 12 Nigerien soldiers were ambushed and killed near Sakoira, further intensifying fears across border communities.
📊 Total Casualty Summary (May–June 2025)
| Event | Location | Death Toll |
|---|---|---|
| Mokwa Flooding | Niger State, Nigeria | 151 |
| Fambita Mosque Attack | Tillabéri, Niger | 44 |
| Sakoira Military Ambush | Tillabéri, Niger | 12 |
| Combined Total | 207 | |
🆘 Voices from the Ground
“I watched my house disappear. My baby was on my back and my son nearly drowned. We are not safe from the flood, and we are not safe from the gun.”
— Maryam Musa, flood survivor from Mokwa
🌍 Call to Action
- State authorities are urging the federal government for urgent intervention.
- International NGOs are called upon to provide food, shelter, and psychological support.
- Climate resilience programs and border security strategies must be accelerated across the region.
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