The Zamfara State Government has confirmed the d3ath of 40 persons following a boat accident in the Gummi Local Government Area of the state.
The boat carrying more than 40 persons capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River of Uban Dawaki community on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Sulaiman Idris, who confirmed the incident, said the governor described it as a monumental disaster.
“We received the tragic report of a boat accident in Bakin Kasuwa River in Uban Dawaki ward, Gummi Local Government Area, resulting in the loss of over 40 lives,” the statement read.
“The governor has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to embark on immediate rescue and recovery of the dead bodies.
“The governor also instructed the Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters to coordinate all efforts to provide immediate relief support to the victims and their families.
“Governor Lawal prayed for the souls of the departed victims, grieved with families, and assured of the state government’s commitment to prevent such occurrences in the future.”
“The governor also directed the agency to take immediate action to assess the extent of the accident and provide urgent assistance.”
