Tragic Boat Incident Claims Lives of 30 Passengers in Kebbi State.

Kebbi state-   In a heartbreaking incident that unfolded on Monday, a boat carrying more than 50 passengers capsized in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, resulting in the presumed loss of at least 30 lives. Bala Yauri, the Chairman of Yauri LGA, confirmed the devastating event to Voice of America via phone, expressing deep sorrow on behalf of the local community.

Local divers have been swiftly mobilized to search for the bodies of the passengers who tragically drowned in the river. Bala Yauri shared, “Efforts are in top gear by local divers to locate the corpses of the passengers who drowned in the river.” He added that the passengers on the ill-fated boat were primarily traders from Niger State or Kebbi State, transporting foodstuffs for sale before the unfortunate incident occurred.

An eyewitness, Alhaji Sani Yauri, attributed the accident to a heavy wind that caused the boat’s driver to lose control.

Kebbi State Governor Ahmed Idris, through his Chief Press Secretary, expressed heartfelt condolences to the affected community. He called upon the grieving families to accept the tragedy as the will of God and prayed for the departed souls to find peace in Jannatul Firdaus (Paradise).

Governor Idris also wished a speedy recovery to those who sustained injuries and fervently prayed for an end to such tragic occurrences in the future.

As of now, seven survivors have been rescued, while 23 individuals remain missing, prompting ongoing rescue efforts. (NAN)