Monday, October 27, 2025 - At least five teenage girls have di£d in a boat mishap in Nafada town, Gombe State.
The victims were identified as Najib Ibrahim, 18; Hauwa’u
Dogal, 15; Ummati Baraya, 16; Umaira Gidado, 16; and Amina Jaliya, 15.
The state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, through his media aide, Mr
Ismaila Uba-Misilli. on Sunday, Oct. 26, expressed deep sadness over the
incident in a condolence message to the bereaved families.
He described the incident as painful and heart-wrenching,
especially given the tender ages of the victims and the grief caused to their
families.
“This tragic incident has cut short the lives of promising
young people,” the governor said, sympathizing with their parents and the
entire Nafada community.
According to him, the loss was not only a tragedy for the
families but also for the entire state.
The governor prayed God to grant the deceased eternal rest
and give their families the fortitude to bear the loss, stressing the need for
strict adherence to water transport safety standards to prevent future
mishaps.
He also called on local councils, community leaders, boat
operators, and regulators to enforce safety protocols across riverine
areas.
Yahaya instructed the State Emergency Management Agency and
the Nafada Local Government Council to support the affected families.
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