By Adadareporters
Twelve persons died when a boat capsized at the River Kogi Kungra Kamfani in Arikiya electoral ward of Lafia Local of Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The incident, our correspondent gathered, occurred on August 20, 2023.
This was disclosed by the speaker of the state Assembly, Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, during an emergency sitting of the House on Thursday in Lafia.
He said, “It is very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising men and women, in boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.
“Nineteen people were on board, 12 died and seven rescued. Lafia LGA and our dear state have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident.”
The House, while describing the incident as unfortunate, urged the family, the people of Lafia LGA and the state government to bear the irreparable loss.
According to the speaker, “On behalf of myself, Honourable members and the staff, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over their death. We pray for the repose of their souls.”
