At least two persons, have reportedly lost their lives as a boat capsized due to torrential rainfall and windstorm in Miga local government area of Jigawa state
The Spokesman for the Police Command, DSP Lawan Shisu Adam, who confirmed the incident, in a statement made available to newsmen, said the incident which occurred last Saturday, involved some farmers, who were returning from their farms.
According to him, “Nine farmers were returning from their farms between Galauchime to Sansani village in Miga LGA of Jigawa State.
“On reaching a river they boarded a canoe paddled by one Ado Dan Maguga to sail to Sansan. Unfortunately, the canoe capsized, due to the rain and windstorm.”
According to the statement seven people were rescued while the other two were not lucky, however, the affected victims who were identified as Imran Rabiu 12 and Tasiu Rabiu, 14 years of age, has been handed over to their families
In another development birnin kudu local government has curved out by flooding.
He said the bridge across the road was also affected with the latest development, motorists are now forced to take a longer route to Kiyawa before detouring to Bauchi
“Consequently, the Command is here by advising road users to seek alternative routes and people nearby should relocate to another and safer place,” the statement concluded.
