Nigeria, May 31 -- President Bola Tinubu has expressed concern and grief over the devastating floods in Mokwa town in Niger State, which killed scores of people, displaced many others and caused widespread destruction.

In a post made on X, Mr Tinubu extended his "heartfelt condolences" to the victims and families affected by the disaster.

The president called the situation "distressing" and vowed that no Nigerian caught in the tragedy would be "left behind or unheard of."

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the floods submerged houses, claimed more than 20 lives and destroyed many properties.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the floods-triggered by intense rainfall and rising water levels from nearby rivers-have k...