Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is shocked and saddened over the tragic boat mishap involving at least 200 people from Gwajibo Mudi community in Kaiama local government area.
The incident occurred in Gwajibo village in Niger State, a neighbouring community where the boat was headed for a Maulid Nabbiy celebration.
Local authorities said that only 31 people have been rescued alive as of this time
In a press statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor and obtained on Wednesday, the Governor expresses deep concern by the 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 the Speaker of the House of Assembl,y Rt. Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, is also visiting Gwajibo today to commiserate with the families of the victims.
Peoplesmind