The Kebbi State Government has expressed deep sorrow over a tragic boat accident in Yauri Local Government Area that claimed the lives of 14 people, mostly women, shortly after a wedding ceremony.
Governor Nasir Idris, commiserated with the bereaved families, the Yauri Emirate and residents of the area, describing the incident as a painful tragedy that has thrown the state into mourning.
The accident occurred at Gumbi village in Yauri LGA. The victims were among a large group that had escorted a bride to her husband’s home in Gwarzo village, Ngaski Local Government Area. The boat conveying them back reportedly capsized mid-journey.
Represented by the Yauri Local Government Chairman, Abubakar Shu’aibu, at the funeral prayers, the governor urged the affected families and communities to remain steadfast and accept the incident as the will of Almighty Allah.
The accident occurred at Gumbi village in Gumbi Ward of Yauri LGA after the victims had accompanied a bride to her husband’s house in Gwarzo village, Ngaski LGA.
The celebrants were returning home when the boat capsized, throwing more than 100 passengers into the water. Fourteen people, 13 women and one child lost their lives in the incident.
Governor Nasir Idris, who attended the funeral prayer, condoled with the immediate families of the deceased, the local government, the emirate, and the people of Yauri.
He urged them to accept the will of God Almighty in good faith.
Represented by the Chairman of Yauri Local Government, Abubakar Shu’aibu, the governor prayed to God to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant them Jannatul Firdaus.
“I appeal to you to accept this in good faith, bearing in mind that nothing happens without the knowledge of our Creator.
“God does what He wants at the time He wants, and nobody has the right to question Him,” he said.
All the deceased have been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
This is one in a series of such boat accidents in those axis raising safety concerns around the river bank.
