From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse
No fewer than five people were confirmed dead as a result of boat mishap in Martaba village area of Gwaram local government area of Jigawa state.
The incident was confirmed in statement signed by the Jigawa state commissioner of police CP Sale Tafida through his public relations officer DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam and issued to newsmen in Dutse.
According to the statement, on Friday, 2nd September, 2022, at about 1900hrs, a locally made canoe conveying nine (9) passengers was reported to have capsized.
The incident happened at Martaba village Gwaram LGA of Jigawa State, while the passengers were returning home after attending Juma’ah prayer.
On receipt of the report, a team of Policemen were rushed to the scene.
“Four (4) of the passengers; one Barkeji ‘m’ age 60yrs, and three (3) others all of Martaba village were rescued alive.
“With the aid of local divers, Five (5) Corpses were recovered. They are; Lukateru ‘m’ age 60yrs, Musa ‘m’ age 50yrs, Sale ‘m’ age 50yrs, Alh Shuaibu ‘m’ age 60yrs, and Dogo ‘m’ age 50yrs all of Darazau Herdsmen settlement camp in Bauchi State.
Corpses were released to their relatives for burial.
The Commissioner then, condoled with the family and relatives.
