The Jigawa Police Command has confirmed the death of 2 person in a canoe accident that happened in Dabi village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, Spokesperson of the State Police Command, while confirming the incident on Sunday, said five persons were rescued while six others are still missing.
According to the Adam, the canoe,
which was conveying 13 passengers on their way for a condolence, capsized after hitting an object.
“Today 11th September, 2022, at about 1240hrs, info at our disposal revealed that, a particular canoe with about thirteen (13) occupants who are on transit from Dabi village toward Siyangu village all in Ringim LGA reportedly capsized”.
“The victims were intended to pay a condolence visit. Upon receipt of the sad report, a team of Policemen rushed to the scene
“On the arrival, search and rescue mission was launched with the assistance of local divers, led to the recovery of seven (7) persons on the spot and were all rushed to General Hospital Ringim for medical attention.
“Two (2) out of the seven (7) occupants found were certified dead by Medical Doctor. They are:- One Bara’atu Garba ‘f’ age 30yrs, and Mahmud Surajo ‘m’ age 3yrs. Corpses were released to the relatives for burial
“The remaining five (5) persons are still receiving treatment while the other six (6) occupants are yet to be seeing. Effort to search the remaining is on top gear.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that, the canoe hit an object and broke down, as a result all the occupants were drowned in to the water.”
