Jigawa canoe mishap

2022 - 9 - 13

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Death toll in Jigawa canoe mishap rises to 7 (Daily Trust)

The Police Command in Jigawa State has disclosed that the death toll in Sunday's canoe mishap in Dabi community of Ringim Local Government...

Learn more about our membership [here](https://membership.dailytrust.com/faqs/) Today, we're asking that you support us to do more. Every day, we work hard to provide readers such as you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information. Your support means that Daily Trust can keep offering journalism to everyone in the world. The spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu, in a statement in Dutse on Monday, confirmed the recovery of five more bodies, which brought the number of people that died in the incident to seven. Two out of the seven recovered occupants, Bara’atu Garba, 30, and Mahmud Surajo, 3, were certified dead by a medical doctor on duty.Two out of the seven recovered occupants, Bara’atu Garba, 30, and Mahmud Surajo, 3, were certified dead by a medical doctor on duty.

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2 dead, 6 missing in Jigawa canoe mishap — Police (Guardian)

The Jigawa Police Command on Sunday confirmed the death of two persons in a canoe mishap that occurred in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

Shiisu said the remains of the deceased were later released to their families for burial. The PPRO added that the mission led to the recovery of seven persons on the spot who were all rushed to General Hospital, Ringim for medical attention. “The occupants were on their way to pay a condolence visit,” Shiisu said.

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Canoe capsize: Five more victims recovered in Jigawa (Daily Post Nigeria)

Five more victims of the canoe mishap in Ringim local Government Jigawa State were recovered. DAILY POST reported that thirteen people were feared dead in.

“Seven people were recovered out of which two died, and the five others are still receiving treatment while the remaining six victims are still missing.” Udi said seven out of the thirteen victims were recovered, while the remaining six are still missing. Five more victims of the canoe mishap in Ringim local Government Jigawa State were recovered.

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Death toll in Jigawa canoe mishap rises to seven (The Eagle Online)

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred when a canoe, conveying 13 passengers on their way to a condolence visit, capsized after ...

“Among the six persons missing in yesterday’s canoe mishap in Ringim LGA, report shows that five more corpses were recovered while one person is still missing. Shiisu added that efforts to recover the remaining person were being intensified. The remaining five persons were admitted at the hospital, while the other six victims remained missing.

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2 dead, 6 missing in Jigawa canoe mishap (TheStar)

No fewer than two persons have been confirmed dead while six were declared missing after a canoe capsized in Jigawa State.

Ha stated that the remains of the deceased were later released to their families for burial, adding that the remaining five persons were receiving treatment at the hospital, while the other six victims were still missing. The police spokesperson stated that the mission led to the recovery of seven persons on the spot who were all rushed to General Hospital, Ringim for medical attention. “The occupants were on their way to pay a condolence visit,” Shiisu said.

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Seven killed in Jigawa boat mishap (TheCable)

The police command in Jigawa has confirmed seven deaths from a boat that capsized in Dabi community of Ringim LGA in the state.

“Safety of lives and property is a priority of the current government and we won’t joke with it. However, two of the seven rescued occupants of the boat, identified as Bara’atu Garba and Mahmud Surajo, died at the hospital. The police command in Jigawa has confirmed seven deaths in a boat accident that occurred in Dabi community of Ringim LGA in the state.

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8 Persons On Condolence Visit Die In Canoe Mishap (The Nigerian Voice)

At least, two persons have been confirmed dead while six others are yet to be recovered after a boat mishap occurred in the Ringim Local Government Area of ...

The spokesperson added that the mission led to the recovery of seven persons on the spot who were all rushed to General Hospital, Ringim for medical attention. “The occupants were on their way to pay a condolence visit,” Shiisu said. According to Shiisu, the canoe which was conveying 13 passengers on their way to a condolence visit, capsized after hitting an object.

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Jigawa boat accident claims two lives, six missing - Ships & Ports (Ships&Ports)

Two persons were on Monday confirmed dead in another boat accident at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

“Two out of the seven recovered victims were confirmed dead by a medical doctor, while the rest five, who are in critical condition, are still receiving medical attention,” he said. Spokesman of Jigawa Police Command, Lawan Shiisu Adam, who also confirmed the boat mishap, said a search and rescue team was set up with the assistance of local divers, adding that seven people were rescued, while the remaining six were still missing. Two persons were on Monday confirmed dead in another boat accident at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State.

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Death toll in Jigawa canoe mishap rises to 7 (Vanguard)

The incident occurred when a canoe, conveying 13 passengers on their way to a condolence visit, capsized after hitting an object.

The spokesperson of the command, Lawan Shiisu, in a statement in Dutse, yesterday, confirmed the recovery of five more bodies, which brought the number of persons that died in the incident to seven. The remaining five persons were admitted at the hospital, while the other six victims remained missing. The mission, according to the police, led to the recovery of seven persons on the spot who were rushed to General Hospital, Ringim.

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Two Dead, Six Missing in Jigawa Canoe Mishap – THISDAYLIVE (THISDAY Newspapers)

The Jigawa Police Command yesterday confirmed the death of two persons in a canoe mishap that occurred in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

The PPRO added that the mission led to the recovery of seven persons on the spot who were all rushed to General Hospital, Ringim for medical attention. “The occupants were on their way to pay a condolence visit,” Shiisu said. The Jigawa Police Command yesterday confirmed the death of two persons in a canoe mishap that occurred in Ringim Local Government Area of the state.

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Two Dead, 6 Missing And Five Rescued In Another Jigawa Canoe ... (Tori.ng)

The PPRO said the canoe was conveying thirteen passengers going for a condolence visit from Dabi to Sayango when it hit an object, broke down and capsized ...

"Two (2) out of the seven (7) occupants found were certified dead by Medical Doctor. Effort to search the remaining is on top gear. "The victims were intended to pay a condolence visit.

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