US EditionGov Abdulrazaq Reacts to Boat Mishap in Kwara Community
- On Thursday, a boat accident in the Gbajibo-Mudi area of Kaiama LGA, Kwara State, resulted in the deaths of 37 traders who were heading back to Niger State.
- The accident resulted from the boat being overloaded beyond its 100-passenger capacity and the overflowing river contributed to the crash around 6 p.m.
- Local authorities including Chairman Abubakar Abdullahi and Emir Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar are overseeing rescue efforts, and many passengers survived despite the tragedy.
- Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq condemned the incident as painful and unacceptable, urged adherence to safety rules, and extended condolences to Niger State government.
- This tragedy follows a similar event less than seven months ago in the same community that killed over 200 people, highlighting recurring safety compliance challenges.
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Gov Abdulrazaq reacts to boat mishap in Kwara community
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has urged boat operators and passengers to adhere to safety regulations for the good of all. This was contained in his condolence message to the families of the victims of the Gbajibo boat mishap involving 37 traders from Niger State who were traveling to Kaiama Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. He also extended his condolences to the government of Niger State on the sad incident. Gove…
Kwara Gov Urges Calm After Boat Tragedy Claims 37 Lives - Thepodiummedia
The Kwara State Government on Sunday urged boat operators to adhere to safety regulations following the tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of 37 traders last Thursday on the Gbajibo River, clarifying that the incident occurred within the territory of Niger State. This is even as the state Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, sent heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of Gbajibo boat urging “boat operators and passengers to a…
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