Kwara state governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has expressed sadness over a boat mishap involving at least 200 people from Gwajibo Mudi community in Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.
The boat, which was headed for a Maulid Nabbiy celebration, was said to have capsised in the Gwajibo village in Niger State, a neighbouring community.
Abdulrazaq also commiserated with the Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Omar Mu’azu Shehu and the people of Gwajibo on the devastating development.
The governor’s condolence message was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye on Wednesday, 2nd of October 2024.
The statement reads:
“Kwara Governor #RealAARahman is shocked and saddened over the tragic boat mishap involving at least 200 people from Gwajibo Mudi community in Kaiama LGA.
“The incident occurred in Gwajibo village in Niger State, a neighbouring community where the boat was headed for a Maulid nabbiy celebration.
“Local authorities say only 31 people have been rescued alive as of this time.
“The governor expresses deep concern at this devastating incident and sends his heartfelt commiserations to the Emir of Kaiama Alhaji Omar Mu’azu Shehu and the people of Gwajibo on the development.
“The governor has directed the state emergency management agency to join the humanitarian efforts for the victims, the survivors, and their families.
“A high-powered delegation of the state government led by Speaker of the House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu is also visiting Gwajibo today to commiserate with the families of the victims.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>
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