From Sani Gazas Chinade Damaturu
Yobe state, Governor Hon. (Dr.) Mai Mala Buni, has condoled with the families of 25 persons who died in a boat mishap in Nguru local government area, describing the incident as a monumental loss to their families and the state.
In a press statement by DG press and media affairs to the governor said, the Governor Buni in his condolence message said “it is with a heavy heart that l received the shocking and devastating news of the boat mishap in Nguru local government area which claimed 25 lives with 14 others still missing and 13 rescued”.
The Governor prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased persons and directed for treatment of those rescued.
“I pray more survivors will be rescued to join their families” Buni prayed.
Meanwhile, Governor Buni has directed the State Emergency Management Agency, the Fire Service and Nguru local government council to mobilize additional rescue mission to intensify the search and rescue of those still missing.
The tragic accident was reported to have occurred yesterday when a canoe conveying 52 passengers from Adiyani in Jigawa State to Garbi in Nguru Local Government Area capsized and 25 people were confirmed dead.
The governor cautioned against overloading of canoes and vehicles to guard against avoidable accidents.
Gov. Buni further directed SEMA to provide immediate support to the families of the victims, while search and rescue should continue.