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Abbas decries deaths of 40 persons in Zamfara boat mishap
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the death of 40 persons in a boat mishap in Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
On Saturday, about 40 persons were reported to have lost their lives in a boat mishap in Gummi LGA. The Zamfara State Emergency Management Agency (ZEMA) said the boat was carrying about 50 passengers when the accident occurred.
Speaker Abbas described the mishap as “one too many,” noting that he received the news of the “tragic and saddening incident” with a heavy heart.
Similarly, the Speaker lamented the recent floods that ravaged Gummi LGA, displacing hundreds of people.
The Speaker sent his heartfelt condolences to the people and the government of Zamfara State, particularly in Gummi LGA over the unfortunate incidents.
He called on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and relevant agencies to immediately provide relief assistance to the affected people and communities.
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