Five Persons Reported Dead As Canoe Capsizes In Jigawa State
It was gathered that the boat carrying five persons was trying to cross a flood-submerged road when it capsized on Tuesday.
No fewer than five people have reportedly died after a canoe capsized in Gantsa town, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
It was gathered that the boat carrying five persons was trying to cross a flood-submerged road when it capsized on Tuesday.
The deceased were identified as Lurwanu Adamu, Idris Abubakar, Fiddausi Dahiru, Ramla Nura and Usman Adamu, all of Malamawar Gangare, Birnin Kudu LGA.
Confirming the incident on Wednesday, the spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said that the canoe capsized and instantly drowned.
According to the statement, “The incident happened on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at about 1200 hrs. Information from the source disclosed that a canoe carrying five persons was trying to cross the road at Gantsa town, in Buji LGA, where flood affected the road.
“On receipt of the report, a team of policemen, in collaboration with local divers, rushed to the scene to rescue them.”
He added that the victims were taken to Gantsa Cottage Hospital, where the medical doctor on duty certified them dead and their corpses were released to relatives for burial.
