Writing by Sani Haruna Dutsimma Editing by Abubakar Hamza.
A Canoe carrying More than 100 passengers has capsized in Yauri River, Yauri Local Government area of Kebbi State, the local authorities have said.
The Chairman of Yauri Local Government area, Abubakar Shuaibu confirmed the unfortunate incident to journalists in Yauri .
He said the incident occurred in Gumbi village in Yauri Local Government area when passengers were on their way back after accompanying a bride to her matrimonial home at Gwarzo village in Ngaski Local Government area of the State.
Alhaji Abubakar Shuaibu explained that the unfortunately, 14 people have been confirmed dead as a result of the mishap and have since been buried according to Islamic rites.
Governor Nasir Idris has since extended his condolences to the families of the deceased, the Emir of Yauri, Dr. Muhammad Zayyanu Abdullahi as well as the Yauri Local Government Council.
Our Correspondent gathered that as at the time of filing this report, a rescue team was still in search of more victims from the river.
Sani Haruna Dutsimma.
