By Uzair Adam Four individuals lost their lives in a tragic boat accident at Dundaye community in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Alhaji Aliyu Kafindangi, the head of the Sokoto Field Operation Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the incident on Tuesday.
The mishap occurred on Sunday evening, involving 24 passengers.
A rescue team comprising NEMA, the Nigerian Red Cross, Fire Services, State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local divers managed to recover the dead bodies on Monday.Kafindangi stated that, “One body was recovered on Sunday, and three more were found yesterday, bringing the death toll to four.”
“Nineteen people were rescued, and one person is still missing. Search and rescue efforts continue,” he added.
The NEMA official expressed gratitude to the state and local governments and the community for their support in the ongoing rescue operations.