Ten people have reportedly died in a boat mishap that occurred in Koko/Nesse LGA of Kebbi state. According to NAN, Yahaya Bello, chairman of Koko/Besse LGA, said the incident occurred
Ten people have reportedly died in a boat mishap that occurred in Koko/Nesse LGA of Kebbi state.Bello said the boat was carrying over 100 passengers who were rice farmers to Samanaji, a riverine community in the area.
He said the corpses of four females and six males have been recovered, adding that 80 of the passengers were rescued, while the others are yet to be found.“Almost all the passengers are youths; small boys and girls. We have found four female and six male corpses,” he said.“Prior to the incident, we had called an emergency meeting with the district head of Dutsin Mari and other traditional rulers and leaders of boat operators in the area.
He said efforts are being made to ensure the remaining victims are rescued, adding that the council had earlier shared 20 new boats to prevent future mishaps.Over the years, Kebbi state has recorded incidents of boat mishap with several persons reported dead.
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