From Ahmadu Baba Idris
Birnin Kebbi
Following the recent boat mishaps that claims no fever than 100 rice farmers, yesterday the Kebbi State All Progressive Congress APC Governorship candidate Dr Nasiru Idris Kaura Gwandu has donated to sum of N5m to the family of the affected victims.
Dr. Nasiru Idris who announced the donation yesterday when he paid a sympathy visit to the village, assuring them of Government committement towards rescued the remaining victims.
He prayed May Almighty Alhah will continue to protect the people’s and May God forgive the deceased family.
In a related development, a total of 14 bodies have been recovered while six are still missing.
Our correspondents who visited the village yesterday garthered that the boat mishap occur in Koko/Besse local governments
on Tuesday this week, claims many lives and property.
The boat was conveying about 100 rice farmers to Samanaji, a riverside community, when it capsized.
Already 80 people were rescued alive while the search for the six missing persons has continued.
Condole with the victims when paid a sympathy visit to the village the Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu, accompanied by minister of justice Abubakar Malami, APC Governorship candidate Dr Nasiru Idris Kaura Gwandu and the former Kebbi State Governor Alhaji Saidu Usman Dakingari were in the community on Thursday to commiserate with them over the accident.
Speaking while addressing the villagers Governor Bagudu warned boat operators to avoid night journeys and overloading, and observe safety measures at all times.
He prayed for those who died and their families to bear the loss with fortitude.
The governor commended those who rendered assistance towards the rescue of the boat passengers and ongoing search for the missing ones.
“I am here with a top delegation to condole with you over the unfortunate boat mishap.
“We pray to God to forgive all who lost their lives and we pray for the recovery of the missing ones,” he said.
Earlier, the chairman of the council, Yahaya Bello thanked the governor for the attention and care shown to the relatives of the victims.
Mr Bello said that search and rescue operations were still ongoing in the area to see if more persons would be found.
The chairman commended the APC gubernatorial candidate, Nasir Idris for donating N5million to families of the deceased.
The district head of Dutsinmari, MuAllayidi Usman, who received the governor and appreciated him for the condolence visit.
The governor’s delegation include former Governor Saidu Dakingari, APC governorship candidate, Nasir Idris and the speaker of the state assembly, Abubakar Lolo, among others.
