The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Friday, commiserated with the government and people of Kebbi State over the loss of lives, following the capsizing of a boat conveying farmers.
Buhari’s condolence message was contained in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, titled, President Buhari mourns boat mishap victims in Kebbi State.
More than 20 farmers were feared dead on Tuesday after a boat carrying about 100 farmers capsized in the Koko/Besse Local Government Area of the state.
The Chairman of the area, Yahaya Bello, confirmed that the accident happened on Tuesday night when a rickety boat carried more than 100 rice farmers to Samanaji, a riverine community in the area.
He noted that 80 of the boat passengers were rescued, while 10 were found dead and others still missing.
But reacting to the tragedy, the President condoled the families…
