5 farmers die in Niger boat accident
Five farmers, comprising four men and a woman, have died after a boat capsized on River Kudi in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. The incident occurred at Shaba-Woshi-Kpaya village in Edotsu Ward on Saturday afternoon. A resident, Muhammadu Dan-Asabe, told Daily Trust that the victims were heading to their farms when the boat […]
Five farmers lost their lives in a boat accident that occurred on River Kudi in Niger State, Nigeria. The tragic event took place in Shaba-Woshi-Kpaya village, within Edotsu Ward, on a Saturday afternoon. According to a local resident, Muhammadu Dan-Asabe, the victims were en route to their farms when the boat capsized. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the incident, with Dr Ibrahim Audu Hussaini, the Director of Information and Special Duties, stating that the victims were traveling from their village to their farms at the time of the accident.
The deceased have been identified as Yahaya Abubakar, Usman Abubakar, Lami Hussaini, Baba Ahmadu, and Salihu Aliyu. Their remains were recovered and buried on the same day. Boat accidents are a frequent occurrence in riverine communities, especially during farming seasons when locals rely on waterways to reach their farms.
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