Thirty people have died after two canoes capsized at Birnin Waje community in Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

The deceased lost their lives when the canoes they boarded capsized on Wednesday night while fleeing an attack from armed men.

A source told newsmen that those who died were mostly children and women. It was said that the unfortunate incident occurred when they were trying to cross a river in an attempt to flee an attack on their community by armed men.

Unfortunately the two canoes used in a bid to move them within Zamfara were overloaded and consequently capsized.

Recently, there has been a surge in deadly raids of recent on communities in Bukkuyum.

Intelligence reports have indicated that the assaults are being carried out by bandits widely believed to be hiding in Barikin Daji and Gando forests in Bukkuyum and Gummi local government areas.

https://newsroundtheclock.com/dozens-die-as-canoes-capsize-in-zamfara/

No lifeguards on the boat

Cool

May all bandits and bandits supporters die a miserable death

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