At least, six traders were
reported dead while 12 persons are still missing after a boat mishap on
Wednesday in River Niger in Shanga Local Government Area of the state.
It
was gathered that the incident happened following a head-on collision of two
canoes carrying traders and their goods on Tuesday at about 8:30 p.m. in
Barikin Sakace in Shanga Local Government Area.
The Chief Press Secretary to the
Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Dakingari, confirmed the incident to newsmen in
the state on Wednesday.
“Two
canoes were carrying more than 78 passengers, six persons have been confirmed
dead while 12 are still missing and over 60 were rescued.
“Governor
Atiku Bagudu of the Kebbi State has directed the traditional rulers, local
government chairmen, Nigerian Inland Waterways’ officials and Marine Police to
prohibit night travels by boats and canoes.” He said
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