Wednesday, June 4, 2025 - Seven persons have d!ed after the canoe they were travelling in from Gidan Husaini to Gwargawu village in Kambama Ward in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State crashed on Monday, June 2.
The victims were said to be commuting across a local
waterway when the unfortunate incident took place.
All seven victims hailed from Gidan Husaini village.
Leading a condolence delegation on behalf of the Sokoto
State Government, the Commissioner for Finance, Muhammadu Jabbi Shagari,
described the incident as not only heartbreaking for the people of Shagari but
also a monumental loss for the entire state and the wider Muslim ummah.
He offered heartfelt prayers for the repose of the souls of
the deceased, asking Almighty Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant
them eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus.
Shagari also seized the opportunity to issue a strong
advisory to residents who often travel by water.
He urged canoe and boat passengers to always wear
lifejackets, emphasising that such a simple precaution could be the difference
between life and de@th in the event of an accident.
In addition, he issued a stern warning to canoe and boat
operators, cautioning them against overloading their vessels, a common practice
that significantly increases the risk of capsizing.
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