The development has renewed fears among residents as water was reported to be flowing from Yagbagba, the same village linked to last year’s flooding path.

Residents of Mokwa Local Government Area in Niger State have raised concern following the return of floodwater through the same route linked to the 2025 flooding incident that killed over 200 people and displaced several residents.

SaharaReporters can confirm that no casualties have been recorded so far in the current situation, but residents said they were unable to sleep overnight as water continued moving and accumulating close to homes.

The development has renewed fears among residents as water was reported to be flowing from Yagbagba, the same village linked to last year’s flooding path.

A resident described the situation, explaining the origin of the water and its movement towards the community, while expressing concern about a possible repeat of last year’s disaster.