Jigawa Boat Mishap Claimed 1, 18 Rescued, 1 Missing

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By Mohammed Suleiman, Dutse

A boat mishap involving some traders returning from market has occured in Auyo in Jigawa State, according to Police report.

The accident which occured on Sunday, according to the report, claimed one live while others were rescued, with One still missing.

The report said that the incident involved a group of marketers from Kwalgwai village in Auyo LGA numbering about twenty (20) both males and females who entered
a canoe.

The canoe was said to have capsized while trying to cross over Kwalgai River towards Hadin village .

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Jigawa state Police Command, DSP Lawal Shiisu Adam explained that in an attempt to save the victims, divers, fishermen, and good samaritans swiftly notified a team of Policemen led by the DPO who rushed to the scene.

“The rescue team was able to rescue eighteen (18) passengers alive, while two (2) female passengers were still searching.

“Subsequently, on 8/07/2024 at about 0600hrs, among the two females missing, one Habiba Ado ‘f’ age 18yrs of Kwalgai was also recovered, she was quickly conveyed to the Auyo hospital. But she was confirmed dead by a medical doctor on call.

“Nevertheless, a preliminary investigation indicated that the accident was primarily caused by powerful waves and overloading to a point that the driver was unable to steer the canoe.

“While efforts were being intensified to rescue the missing woman, the rescued victims were all rushed to the hospital for medical attention”, the statement concludes.

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