The devastating boat mishap that occurred in Egbu village in Patigi local government area of Kwara State on Democracy Day, June 12, 2023 has once again
“Measures will be taken as we are having discussions with Nigeria Inland Waterway Authority on enforcement of safety codes. We will also be sending a team to Lagos State on how their waterways law works.
Reacting to the development, the managing director of HYPPADEC, Abubakar Yelwa blamed the high fatality recorded in the boat mishap to the failure of the victims to use life jackets. “ I want to call on relevant authorities to legislate a law that will make the use of life jackets compulsory for boat passengers and as well restrain the boat operators from operating at night. If the victims had worn life jackets and the accident occurred in the broad day light, the fatality rate would have been very minimal.”
“Information was received by the Divisional Police Officer of Patigi Divisional Headquarters to the effect that a boat accident occurred around the River Niger axis. The commissioner of Police commiserated with families of dead victims, praying that the souls of the departed rest in peace. He further directed that the policemen on the rescue operation should continue in the effort while providing security for the rescued victims of the accident until they are fully recovered from the shock and trauma of the accident and handed over to their families.
“The governor is sad to receive reports of the boat accident involving several people, particularly residents of Ebu, Dzakan, Kpada, Kuchalu, and Sampi – all in Patigi,” according to a government statement on Tuesday. He prayed to God to grant the deceased eternal rest and give their loved ones the fortitude to bear the great loss.
In a condolence message, the managing director of HYPPADEC, Abubakar Yelwa, described as tragic the boat mishap that claimed many lives on the River Niger.
He called on the government to conduct a proper investigation into the immediate and remote causes of the mishap with a view to putting in place measures to prevent a recurrence.
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