The Governor of Zamfara state, Dauda Lawal has directed the state emergency management agency (ZEMA) to begin rescue and search operation for the victims of boat accident in Gummi local government area of the state.
According to Sulaiman Bala Idris the Governor’s spokesman, the Governor was shocked over the unfortunate incident in Gummi describing it as a monumental disaster.
Idris reported that over forty people died in the boat accident with several others sustaining injuries at various degrees.
“Governor Lawal has directed the Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZEMA) to take immediate action to assess the extent of the accident and provide urgent assistance following the unfortunate incident” the statement added”.
“The governor also instructed the Commissioner for Humanitarian and Relief Matters to coordinate all efforts to provide immediate relief support to the victims and their families.”
“Governor Lawal prayed for the souls of the departed victims, grieved with families, and assured of the state government’s commitment to prevent such occurrences in the future.”
