Twenty-five folks have been confirmed lifeless in a ship mishap that occurred in Wamakko native authorities space of Sokoto State.
A supply informed LEADERSHIP {that a} canoe with about forty (40) passengers capsised on Dundaye River.
“The victims who’re principally girls and youngsters, had been on their technique to their farms throughout the river when the accident occurred.
“Nevertheless, about fifteen victims had been rescued by swimmers within the village whereas about twenty 5 had been nonetheless lacking as looking out continues,” the supply stated.
Confirming the incident, Particular Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on State Emergency Administration Company, Nasir Garba Kalambaina stated the rescue operation workforce in addition to officers of the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA) had been mobilised to the village for rescue operation.
Kalambaina nonetheless attributed the mishap to the overflow of River Dundaye in Wamakko native authorities space of the state.
