Two dead and many missing in a boat accident in Yobe
At least two people were confirmed dead and many more missing when a boat capsized in Yobe State.
The director general of press and media in Yobe, Mamman Mohammed, said the incident happened on Saturday afternoon when two passenger boats bound for the weekly market in Babangida capsized in a wave of raw.
In his statement, Mr. Mohammed said Governor Mai Buni of Yobe expressed his shock and sadness over the accident in Jumbam, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state.
The governor said two bodies have been recovered so far, while an unknown number of passengers remain missing. Mr. Buni ordered relevant state agencies to begin an intensive search for the remaining victims.
He described the accident as sad, unfortunate and devastating, and prayed for the safe rescue of the remaining passengers.
He advised people traveling by road or water to always be careful.
The governor has ordered people living along the waterways to move to higher ground for their safety.
“Heavy rains and floods usually come from afar and without warning; we must always be vigilant and avoid dangerous waterways,” he said.
Mr. Buni prayed to Allah (SWT) to protect the people of the state, their properties, livestock and agricultural lands from the growing threat of floods.
Boating accidents have become commonplace in many parts of northern Nigeria. Other states where similar fatalities have been recorded include Jigawa and Niger.
There are virtually no regulations in the water transport industry and most boats have no safety equipment.
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At least two people were confirmed dead and many more missing when a boat capsized in Yobe State.
The director general of press and media in Yobe, Mamman Mohammed, said the incident happened on Saturday afternoon when two passenger boats bound for the weekly market in Babangida capsized in a wave of raw.
In his statement, Mr. Mohammed said Governor Mai Buni of Yobe expressed his shock and sadness over the accident in Jumbam, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state.
The governor said two bodies have been recovered so far, while an unknown number of passengers remain missing. Mr. Buni ordered relevant state agencies to begin an intensive search for the remaining victims.
He described the accident as sad, unfortunate and devastating, and prayed for the safe rescue of the remaining passengers.
He advised people traveling by road or water to always be careful.
The governor has ordered people living along the waterways to move to higher ground for their safety.
“Heavy rains and floods usually come from afar and without warning; we must always be vigilant and avoid dangerous waterways,” he said.
Mr. Buni prayed to Allah (SWT) to protect the people of the state, their properties, livestock and agricultural lands from the growing threat of floods.
Boating accidents have become commonplace in many parts of northern Nigeria. Other states where similar fatalities have been recorded include Jigawa and Niger.
There are virtually no regulations in the water transport industry and most boats have no safety equipment.
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