President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reached out with heartfelt sympathy to the government and people of Niger State following Tuesday night’s devastating boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area
President Tinubu shared his condolences through a statement titled “President Tinubu mourns victims of Niger boat accident,” released by Bayo Onanuga, his adviser on information and strategy.
The devastating boat accident occurred on the Gbajibo River when a vessel carrying approximately 300 passengers, mostly women and children, en route from Mundi community, suddenly capsized. Rescue efforts managed to save at least 150 people, while unfortunately, 25 bodies have been retrieved so far.
Onanuga said, “President Tinubu commiserates with the families of the victims and prays for the repose of the souls of the dead.
“The President directs the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) to investigate the spate of boat accidents in Niger State and across the country and devise modalities to check the trend.
“He orders NIWA to expand the scope of its surveillance of inland waters to ensure our people’s safety and prosecute boat operators violating the ban on night sailing.”
The President thanked emergency workers and local divers working to find the remaining people.
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