… As Tinubu Condoles With Victim’s Families, Promise To Assist
By Attah Ede
At least Forty-one(41) persons have been reportedly killed in a boat accident that occurred in Gummi town in Gummi LGA of Zamfara state.
The Network gathered the boat was conveying over 50 passengers when it immediately capsized after taking off.
It was further gathered more than 12 passengers were rescued, while the remaining 41 drowned in the accident which happened on Saturday.
The member House of Representatives representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency, Suleiman Gummi, condoled with the families of the victims.
Gummi who spoke in a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen, stated that he received the news of the incidence with shock.
He described the situation as “very unfortunate and sad one”, saying that as people of faith, they have to submit to the will of Allah.
“We pray that Allah SWA grants eternal rest to the departed souls, the bereaved families the fortitude to bear this loss, and speedy recovery to the survivors who are traumatised by it.”
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and Government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident on their way to their farms at the weekend.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu who expressed the government and the people of Nigeria’s commiseration over the twin tragedies in the Zamfara community, promising support for the victims.
He directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.
President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster
