The Zamfara State Government has confirmed that 40 people died in a boat accident in Gummi Local Government Area. The incident occurred over the weekend when a boat capsized in the Bakin Kasuwa River at Uban Dawaki community.
Details of the Incident:
- Location: Bakin Kasuwa River, Uban Dawaki ward, Gummi LGA.
- Casualties: Over 40 lives lost.
- Response: Governor Lawal has directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to conduct rescue and recovery operations and assess the extent of the accident. The Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters has been instructed to provide relief materials to the victims’ families.
Governor Lawal expressed his condolences and assured that measures will be taken to prevent future occurrences. This tragedy follows a recent flood disaster in the same area, which destroyed over 2,000 houses and significant farmland.
