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14 Feared Dead After Canoe Carrying Wedding Guests Capsizes In Yauri River

Kingsley Chukwu1 week ago02 mins

At least 14 people have died after a canoe carrying more than 100 passengers capsized on the Yauri River in Kebbi State. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in Gumbi ward of Yauri Local Government Area. The passengers were said to be returning from escorting a bride to her matrimonial home in Gwarzo Village, located…

NSCDC Confirms 4 Dead, 5 Missing In Jigawa Canoe Tragedy

Kingsley Chukwu7 months ago02 mins

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, has confirmed the death of four persons and the disappearance of five others following a canoe mishap in Zangon Maje village, Taura Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, involved a canoe transporting 17 passengers, mostly girls aged between…