Four Dead, Six Missing In Canoe Incident

Four Dead, Six Missing In Canoe Incident

At least four people have been confirmed dead and six others are missing following a canoe accident in Madobi Local Government Area, Kano State, on Wednesday…… CONTINUE READING

Kano State Fire Service spokesperson Saminu Abdullahi reported the incident late Wednesday night. He stated that five individuals, including a canoe paddler and a nursing mother, were rescued, while a search continues for a missing child and six other passengers.

“There were 14 people on the canoe, including two paddlers and 12 passengers,” Abdullahi said.

Aminu Garba, the Councillor for Kauran Mata Ward, requested immediate assistance from the State Fire Service after the accident occurred.

Madobi Local Government Information Officer Jamilu Yakasai confirmed that the bodies of four victims—Maryam Jibrin, Yusuf Galinja, Kabiru Muhammad, and Safiyanu Muss—were recovered and buried according to Islamic rites on Wednesday.

Interim Chairman Alhaji Muhammad Gora visited the Kauran Mata community to offer condolences and assured support for the bereaved families.

Resident Salisu Baure attributed the accident to overloading, noting that the canoe was carrying two bags of rice and a motorcycle along with the passengers.

Kauran Mata Ward head Ibrahim Lawan has called on the Kano State government to provide modern speed boats equipped with life jackets to prevent future tragedies.

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