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Tinubu Mourns Victims Of Niger Boat Mishap, Orders Probe

by Jonathan Nda-Isaiah
9 months ago
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Tinubu Mourns Victims Of Niger Boat Mishap
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President Bola Tinubu has sent condolences to the Government and people of Niger State over a boat accident which occurred Tuesday night in Mokwa local government area of the state.

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The boat, which was reportedly carrying about 300 people, primarily women and children, was sailing on the Gbajibo River from the Mundi community in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State when it capsised.

Niger Boat Mishap: 93 Bodies Recovered, 4 Survivors Recuperating In Hospital

While at least 150 people were rescued from the scene, 25 bodies have so far been recovered.

Tinubu, in a statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga commiserated with the families of the victims and prayed for the repose of the souls of the dead.

The President also directed the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to investigate the spate of boat accidents in Niger State and across the country with a bid to devise modalities to halt the trend.

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He further directed the agency to expand the scope of its surveillance of inland waters to ensure the safety of the people and prosecute boat operators violating the ban on night sailing.

President Tinubu commended the emergency workers and local divers who were working to find the remaining people.


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