At least 23 persons were reportedly killed in a boat mishap which occurred in Yauri river in Kebbi state.
In a statement made available to journalists and signed by the chief press secretary to the governor, Ahmed Idris quoted the governor condoling the bereaved families of the victims of the boat accident which claimed the lives of at least 23 persons.
"I want to urge you to see what happened as the will of Almighty Allah that nobody can question, therefore, accept it in good faith. We should also continue to pray to Allah to forgive their shortcomings and grant them Jannatul Firdaus," he prayed. However, seven people have been rescued alive while 23 others still missing as search for the corpses is still ongoing.
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