Senator Aliyu Wamakko has registered his deepest condolences to the families of the 28 persons who died after their boat capsized at Dundaye river, Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Wamakko, who described the tragic incident as heartbreaking, however, admonished the locals to take solace in the Almighty God who gives life and takes.
A statement by the Senator’s spokesperson, Bashar Abubakar said there is the need for extra caution while using the river especially now that it has overflowed its bank because of heavy downpours.
While praying for speedy recovery for those who were rescued alive, Senator Wamakko appealed for prayers for those whose lives were caught short as a result of boat mishap.
Recalled that the wooden canoe was said to have been over loaded with people en route to their farms on Sunday morning, when the canoe suddenly capsized while at the middle of the river, resulting to the death of the passengers.