SIX FEARED DEAD, SEVERAL OTHERS MISSING IN BOAT MISHAP ON NIGER RIVER

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                                         BY NDIFREKE JACOB.
No fewer than  six persons have been  confirmed  dead and several others missing in a boat mishap that occurred on Wednesday in River Niger, in Shanga Local Government  Area of Kebbi State.
According to report, the boat convening traders  had collided  with another canoe on Tuesday at about 8: 30 pm in Barikin Sakace in Shanga Local Government Area.
Confirming the incident, the Chief Press Secretary to the Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Dakingari, told newsmen Wednesday.
“Two canoes were carrying more than 78 passengers, six persons have been confirmed dead while 12 are still missing and over 60 were rescued.
“Governor Atiku Bagudu of the Kebbi State has directed the traditional rulers, local government chairmen, Nigerian Inland Waterways’ officials and Marine Police to prohibit night travels by boats and canoes,” He said.


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