Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has condoled with families of those who lost their lives in the boat mishap at Gidan Magana village in Garin Ginga precinct of Shagari local government area of the state.
The Governor in a statement he personally signed expressed shock and displeasure at the incident which claimed 29 lives.
He however applauded the heroic act of some good Samaritan who rescued some passengers on the boat thereby reducing the casualties.
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He wrote; “This morning I received with shock and displeasure the sad news of the tragic death of 29 people of our citizens who perished as a result of a boat mishap at Gidan Magana village in Garin Ginga precinct of Shagari local government area of the state.
“I, also, on behalf of my family and government of Sokoto state applaud the heroic acts and selfless of some Samaritans who staked their lives to assist in the rescue of some travelers in the ill-fated boat, thereby helping in reducing the casualties.
“With sublime submission to the will of Allah, who dispenses the affairs of men and other creatures as HE pleases, on behalf of the government and the good people of Sokoto, I hereby condole our citizens whose relatives and loved ones died as a result of the unfortunate incident.
“Our prayers are with the families of the deceased. May Allah grant the departed souls Aljanna Firdaus.”
