The Borno State Police Command has extended its deepest condolences to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a devastating canoe accident in Dikwa, Borno State.
This was contained in a statement on Tuesday, by ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, Public Relations Officer,Borno State Police Command
Daso stated that a report received from a good Samaritan at the Dikwa Divisional Police headquarters, that a distressing canoe accident occurred on 23rd September 2024 at about 1530HRS in the Bakassi community between Mafa and Dikwa along Maiduguri Road, Borno State.
According to him, the incident involved a canoe carrying passengers submerged in floodwaters, leading to the unfortunate loss of four female lives.
The Police spokesman confirmed that the
deceased victims, all from Bulabulin Ward, Dikwa, have been identified as follows:
Ya Mallum Shettima, an adult female from Marte LGA, Maimuna Akura, 10 years old
Umira Alhaji Bulama, 6 years old, and Yagana Bulama Kawu, 5 months old
He said the victims were promptly evacuated to Dikwa General Hospital, where their demise was confirmed by a medical doctor pointing out that subsequently, the corpses were been released to their respective families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
“In light of this tragic incident, Commissioner of Police, CP ML Yusufu, while expressing heartfelt condolences, urges the public, particularly those in flood-affected areas, to exercise caution during this period and promptly report any emergency or distress to the following contacts: 08068075581, 0802343293.” he said.
