The Nigerian, President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed immense grief on the boat mishap in Tijana village of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.
President Buhari extended his heartfelt sympathies to the families of the dead and the injured.
The Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency, Ahmed Inga had said that a boat carrying 100 occupants capsized on Saturday in Tijana village of Munya Local Government Area of Niger State.
Reports have it that 28 bodies have been recovered and that some of the victims were Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
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Commending the local divers in their life-saving efforts, the President Buhari said; ” he wishes the wounded a speedy recovery and success on the search and rescue of some missing passengers on the capsized boat.”
The President called on the transportation authorities to ensure strict adherence to safety regulations on the nation’s waterways.
He also reiterated his commitment towards ensuring stability and peace in the area.
President Buhari assured the residents of Niger State that restoring long term stability and peace is a core objective of the Federal Government working with the State government and other critical stakeholders in the local communities.