One person has died while 18 others were rescued after a boat carrying 20 traders capsized in Auyo Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday, July 8, 2024 said one person is still missing.
According to the PPRO, the incident occurred at about 10:pm on Sunday, July 7, while the canoe was travelling across the Kwalgai River toward Hadin village in Auyo LGA.
The canoe was said to have capsized due to powerful waves and overloading.
