Victims of the Mokwa flood disaster in Niger State have petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), seeking an investigation into the alleged diversion and mismanagement of relief materials and donations meant for affected communities.
The petitioners urged the anti-graft agencies to investigate the handling and distribution of humanitarian assistance provided to victims, alleging that available information points to possible diversion and other irregularities in the management of the relief materials.
The petitions, dated June 26, 2026, were submitted through I.U. Wali Law Firm on behalf of Isah Abubakar, popularly known as Isah Mokwa, Mallam Hussaini Kwangila and Bilyaminu Umar, all from Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to the petition obtained on Wednesday, the law firm said it was acting on the instructions of its clients, two of whom were identified as direct victims of the flood who lost family members and property, while Abubakar was described as a Mokwa native and public commentator who has remained actively engaged with affected residents since the disaster.
The petition, titled “Petition and Demand for Urgent Investigation into the Diversion, Mismanagement and Corrupt Practices Relating to Relief Materials and Donations Provided for Mokwa Flood Victims of Niger State,” called for a thorough investigation into the management of relief items and donations intended for victims.
The legal representatives argued that the probe was necessary to ensure transparency and accountability in the distribution of humanitarian assistance, maintaining that any person found to have diverted or mismanaged relief materials should be held accountable in accordance with the law.
The petitioners expressed confidence that the EFCC and ICPC would promptly investigate the allegations and take appropriate action within their statutory mandates if any wrongdoing is established.