Nasarawa State House of Assembly has said that 12 people died in a boat mishap at River Kogi, Kungra Kamfani, in Arikiya electoral ward of Lafia Local of Government Area of the State on Aug. 20.

Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, made this known during an emergency sitting of the House on Thursday in Lafia.

Abdullahi condoled with the State and Lafia Local Governments over the unfortunate incident.

He also condoled with the bereaved families over the death of their loved ones.

“It is very very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising men and women, in a boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.

“Nineteen people were on board, 12 died and seven were rescued. Lafia LGA and our dear State have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident,” he said.

The House, which described the incident as unfortunate, however, urged the family, the people of Lafia LGA and the State government to bear the irreparable loss.

“On behalf of myself, Honourable members and the staff, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the State government over their death.

“We pray for the repose of their souls,” the Speaker said.

He prayed God to forgive the victims their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest.

The lawmakers later observed a minute silence in honour of the departed souls

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https://.ng/2023/08/25/boat-mishap-claims-12-lives-in-nasarawa/

So sad

What A Terrible Bad News

Is Shocked, Nawa o

Chai. People staying or working in riverine area's dey try sha. I have serious phobia for anything water even as small as a stream. The only boat i fit enter na yatch. I served in makurdi and it was a trend hearing of people drowning in the river benue. God touch our leaders heart to help those people.

Ok

The way they overload boat without using life Jacket in that part of the world makes me think they are Alien

Did the boat Implode as it desended the sea bed with now lifeless body? What an horibble way to die Christs!!!!!!!8

Na wa o

Naija don rugged

Just imagining how those guys struggled for their lives before giving up.
I need to learn how to swim mehn!

One thing must kill a man.

This is terrible, May God console the families they left behind.

No safety jackets?

No inflatable tubes?

No nothing?

Water transportation is one area the government need to be very "VERY" strict about safety.

Cause ? Preventable risk. As usual

The last few moments when you drown and you're struggling and gasping for breath is something I can never wish anybody even those who voted BAThing....



RIP....

RIP to the dead.

As usual, nobody will be prosecuted for negligence. At best, a panel of enquiry will be set up that will never yield anything.
&life goes on, while we await another disaster.

Again?

How many billions will it cost for this country to import a million to 10m life jackets and spread it across Nigeria?

Even if the government won't do it, are we all so handicapped that we refuse to help ourselves? It is so bad.

May their souls rest in peace

The last time na Marriage....


Are this people not taking precautions and moreover even if Govt put police or any Force on the Water as check point na Money dem go dey tak dem no go du dere job to save lives....

Anybody without Life jacket and overloading the Boat pilot and the pipul should be thrown in Jail...

Rip.

Bioboy1213:
The way they overload boat without using life Jacket in that part of the world makes me think they are Alien

No regards for safety

Heartbreaking news. Condolences to the families affected by this terrible incident. 🙏
Such a devastating accident. Let's hope for better safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.
My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' families and the entire community during this difficult time.

RIP to the dead

RIP to the dead....

Its so unfortunate. My condolences to the family. Water transportation is nice but it should be done with caution



Anyway, Agriculture is life.

This is sad