Niger State Mourns Victim Of Boat Mishap

Governor Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State on Wednesday expressed grief as many drowned in the Guni-Zumba River while fleeing terrorist attacks in the Guni and Kurgbaku communities in the Munya Local Government Area of the state. 

Governor Sani Bello in a condolence message, described the incident as painful and disturbing while condoling with the family members of the deceased and the entire people of the Munya local government area. 

He decried the unprovoked attacks on innocent citizens in these communities.

The Governor emphatically stated that no matter how hard the criminals sustain their atrocious activities, Government will remain steadfast and not be dampened in its efforts to end criminality in the state.

He appreciated the efforts and sacrifices of the joint security operatives, Governor Sani Bello enjoined them to continue sealing up their activities, and be more proactive in their operations. 

He then prayed to God to forgive all those who lost their lives and grant their loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.

The Governor also directed State Emergency Agency to immediately commence search and rescue operations as well as provide succour to the rest people in the affected communities 

Recall that some people including women and children were said to have drowned in the Guni-Zumba River while trying to flee attacks on Guni and Kurgbaku communities in Munya local government.

The attacks which were said to be simultaneous forced the people to flee to safety in an overloaded boat which later capsized killing all those on board as no one was reported to be rescued.