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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
In a heart-wrenching incident, Nasarawa State witnessed a grim boat mishap that claimed the lives of 12 individuals.The unfortunate incident occurred at the Kogi Kungra Kamfani river in Arikiya, Lafia Local Government Area.
Daily Sun gathered that Out of the 19 passengers on board, only 7 were fortunate enough to be rescued, while the rest met an untimely end. The entire region, as well as the state, is engulfed in sorrow over this tragedy.
During an emergency session held in Lafia, on Thursday, Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, the Speaker of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, expressed deep condolences on behalf of the Assembly to both the State Government and Lafia Local Government. He extended his sympathies to the bereaved families who are now grieving the loss of their loved ones.
Speaker Abdullahi conveyed his grief, saying, “It is very very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising men and women, in a boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA. Lafia LGA and our dear state have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident.” The loss of 12 lives has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving a void that words can scarcely fill.
The House of Assembly called upon the affected families, Lafia LGA, and the state government to find strength in the face of this irreplaceable loss. “On behalf of myself, Hon members and the staff, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over their death in boat mishap,” affirmed Speaker Abdullahi. As the community unites in shared grief, prayers are offered for the departed souls to find eternal peace.
In the solemn atmosphere of the Assembly, lawmakers observed a minute of silence as a mark of respect and honor for the lives tragically lost. The Speaker also offered prayers, seeking forgiveness for any shortcomings of the departed and asking for their souls to find solace in the afterlife.
