The Nigerian leader, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has commiserated with the people and government of Zamfara State following the tragic deaths of over 40 farmers in a boat accident and the recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area.
Expressing the government and the people of Nigeria’s commiseration, President Tinubu promised support for the victims of the flood and mourned the unfortunate death of the farmers who died on their way to their farms at the weekend.
The Nigerian Leader also directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.
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The President, however, directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster.
Forty-one persons were reportedly dead in a boat accident that occurred in Gummi town in Gummi LGA of Zamfara State last Saturday.
The boat, conveying over 50 passengers, capsized shortly after leaving the
shore. Twelve passengers were said to be rescued alive, while the remaining 41 drowned.
Source: Voice of Nigeria