KEBBI STATE GOVERNOR MOURNS 14 WEDDING GUESTS KILLED IN KEBBI BOAT MISHAP
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Kebbi State Government has expressed profound grief over a tragic boat mishap in Yauri Local Government Area that left 14 people dead, most of them women, shortly after attending a wedding ceremony.
Governor Nasir Idris, widely known as Kauran Gwandu, extended his condolences to the bereaved families, the Yauri Emirate, and residents of the area, describing the incident as a heartbreaking loss that has plunged the state into mourning.
The tragedy occurred in Gumbi village, Yauri LGA. The victims were part of a large group that had accompanied a bride to her matrimonial home in Gwarzo village, Ngaski Local Government Area. The boat carrying them back reportedly overturned during the return trip.
Speaking through the Yauri Local Government Chairman, Abubakar Shu’aibu, at the funeral prayers, the governor urged the affected families and communities to remain strong and accept the incident as the will of Almighty Allah.
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“I appeal to you to accept this incident in good faith, bearing in mind that nothing happens without the knowledge of our Creator,” Idris said.
“God does what He wants at the time He wants, and nobody has the right to question Him.”
Providing details of the crash, Shu’aibu explained that the victims were returning from the wedding escort when the overloaded boat overturned, throwing passengers into the river.
“Over 100 people were on the boat when the accident occurred. Sadly, 14 people — 13 women and a child — lost their lives,” he said.
He added that the deceased had been buried in accordance with Islamic rites, with prayers offered for the repose of their souls.
“We pray Allah (SWT) to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Jannatul Firdaus. May He also grant the families and the entire Yauri Emirate the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” he said.
The tragedy has once again highlighted recurring boat accidents in riverine communities of Kebbi State, where water transportation remains a major means of travel, particularly during social and economic activities.
The state government reiterated its sympathy with the people of Yauri and assured them of its support as they mourn one of the deadliest boat mishaps recorded in the area in recent times.
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