HomeBreaking NewsBoat Accident Claims Lives of 14 Wedding Guests in Kebbi

Boat Accident Claims Lives of 14 Wedding Guests in Kebbi

-

 

Governor Nasir Idris has expressed his deepest condolences to the community of Yauri following a tragic boat accident that claimed the lives of 14 people.

Information received by SecurityNewsAlert.com stated that the tragedy occurred at Gumbi village as a vessel carrying over 100 passengers was returning from Gwarzo village in the Ngaski Local Government Area. The passengers had reportedly been travelling to accompany a bride to her new home when the boat capsized. Among the 14 confirmed fatalities were 13 women and one child.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said that the Governor’s message was delivered by the Chairman of the Yauri Local Government Area, Abubakar Shu’aibu.

Representing the Governor at the funeral proceedings, Shu’aibu offered prayers for the deceased, asking for the forgiveness of their shortcomings and their admission into Aljannatul Firdaus.

Governor Idris urged the grieving families to find strength during this difficult period, calling on them to accept the incident as the will of the Almighty. Following the incident, all victims were laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites.

Local authorities are continuing to monitor the situation as the community mourns the significant loss of life.  #https://securitynewsalert.com/

SUPPORT US

At Priceless Media Publishing Nig. Ltd /Securitynewsalert.com, we are steadfast in our commitment to independent journalism: reporting that is fearless, impartial, and free from the interference of powerful personalities, politicians and government interests.

Without corporate sponsorships or political affiliations, our ability to investigate freely rests in the hands of the people we serve—you!

Every donation helps us expose the truth, amplify silenced voices, and hold power accountable.
Stand with us because journalism should serve the people, not power.

• Account Name: PRICELESS MEDIA PUBLISHING NIG. LTD
• Account Number: 1943445259
• Bank Name: ACCESS Bank

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

LATEST POSTS

Witness Reveals Multi-Million Naira Transactions in Alleged N8.7bn Money Laundering Trial of Ex-AGF Malami

A prosecution witness on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, disclosed before the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, details of several high-value transactions that passed...

FENRAD Raises Concern Over Sowore’s Remand, Warns Against Perceived Political Persecution

  The Foundation for Environmental Rights, Advocacy and Development (FENRAD Nigeria) has expressed concern over the remand of human rights activist, publisher and former presidential candidate,...

Oyo Police Debunk Claim That Abducted Pupils, Teachers Were Flown to Kaduna

The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false a viral video claiming that school children and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities in...

SERAP Demands Release of Journalist Omoyele Sowore Following Abuja Court Remand

 The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Amnesty International Nigeria have strongly condemned the remand of journalist and activist Omoyele Sowore, calling on the...

Follow us

0FansLike
0FollowersFollow
0SubscribersSubscribe

Most Popular

spot_img