Five dead, 15 missing in Jigawa canoe accident
By Anwar Usman
The police in Jigawa have confirmed the death of five persons and 15 others missing in a canoe accident that occurred on Thursday in the state.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to news men in Dutse.
Mr Shiisu stated that the incident occurred at Nahuce in Taura Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
“Today, at about 1200hrs, information from a reliable source revealed that a canoe conveying 20 passengers to cross over Gamoda River at Nahuce Village capsized.
He identified the deceased passengers as Abdurra’uf Mohammed, aged 15, Suleman Ali, 20, Shafiu Mohammed, 25, Ado Nafance, 7, and Alasan Mohmmed, 16, all from Taura LGA.
Mr Shiisu said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ahmadu Abdullahi, had prayed for the restfulness of the souls of the deceased and for Allah to give the family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Dail Reality (TDR) gathered that the incident was coming one month after a similar incident in Kwalgai Village, Auyo LGA, leading to the death of two persons and the rescue of 18 others.