Press Release

Kebbi State Government is in deep shock and sorrow, over the unfortunate boat accident which claimed the lives of a lot of passengers after it capsized on Wednesday, in Ngaski Local Government of the state .

The State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, condoles with the families of those affected by the unfortunate boat mishap and prayed the Almighty Allah to give the families the forbearance to bear the loss, in good faith.

The boat, conveying over 100 passengers from Niger State to Kebbi State, capsized in the Niger River

The boat took off from Loko Mina in Niger State.

The Kebbi State Government was already collaborating with Ngaski Local Government and other relevant authorities, for search and rescue operations in the area.

Signed

YAHAYA SARKI

Special Adviser (SA) Media to Kebbi State Governor
27/5/2021