Six die in Jigawa boat mishap
Speaking on behalf of the community, Aminu Kafinta blamed the accident on overloading, noting that the number of passengers far exceeded the canoe’s safe capacity.
Responders rescued six bodies and 15 passengers following a canoe mishap in the Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
We advised them to reduce the number of passengers, but unfortunately, they did not listen, and the canoe capsized shortly after taking off,” Mr Kafinta said.
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