Bagudu condoles with Samanaji community over boat mishap
Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has expressed deep sadness over the recent boat mishap that led to loss of lives in Samanaji town of Koko Besse local Government Area of Kebbi State on Tuesday.
The Governor who was on condolence visit to Samanaji community this Thursday commiserated with the people of the area particularly the families of those who lost their lives in the accident.
Bagudu was accompanied by top Government delegation including the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami,SAN, former Governor of Kebbi State, Alhaji Saidu Nasamu Dakingari,DG campaign, APC gubernatorial candidate Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, the Speaker Kebbi State House of Assembly, Muhammadu Sani Abubakar Lolo ,some members of the National and Kebbi State House of Assembly, Commissioners and local Government Chairmen .
The delegation prayed for those who lost their lives and recovery of the missing passengers.
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In his brief condolence message, Governor Abubakar Atiku Bagudu beseeched God to admit the decease into Aljannah Firdausi and also commended the efforts of all those who rendered assistance towards the rescue operation.
‘ Iam here with 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 prayed
He warned boat operators to always go by the rules, avoid night operations and desist from overloading passengers .
Earlier, the District Head of Dutsinmari, Alhaji MuAllayidi Usman while thanking the Governor for the condolence visit said the boat accident so far claimed four lives and twelve passengers were still missing.
The Chairman of Koko Besse local Government Area, Hon. Yahaya Bello also thanked the governor for the visit .
He acknowledged the concern of the governor to the people of the area during challenging periods.
He also told the governor that a delegation from HYPADEC were in the local Government to offer their condolences.
The Council Chairman said search and rescue operation was still ongoing in the area, with four dead bodies found .
The APC gubernatorial candidate, Dr Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu donated five million naira to the families of the deceased.
It will be recalled that a boat carrying over 100 passengers with capsized on Tuesday midway through the river in KoKo Besse local Government.
YAHAYA SARKI,
Special Adviser (SA) Media to Kebbi State Governor
Bagudu condoles with Samanaji community over boat mishap
