Four people have been killed in a boat accident in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State.
The victims, including 13 women and one child, reportedly lost their lives in the incident.
The tragedy happened at Gumbi village in Gumbi Ward of Yauri LGA after the victims had accompanied a bride to her husband’s house in Gwarzo village, Ngaski LGA.
The celebrants were said to be returning home when the boat capsized, throwing more than 100 passengers into the water.
Governor Nasir Idris, who attended the funeral prayer, condoled with the immediate families of the deceased, the local government, the emirate, and the people of Yauri.
He urged them to accept the will of God Almighty in good faith.
Represented by the Chairman of Yauri Local Government, Abubakar Shu’aibu, the governor prayed to God to forgive the shortcomings of the deceased and grant them Jannatul Firdaus.
“I appeal to you to accept this in good faith, bearing in mind that nothing happens without the knowledge of our Creator.
All the dead victims have been buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
