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Zamfara boat Mishap: 5 rescued as NEMA Team continues search and rescue 

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September 17, 2024
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Zamfara boat Mishap: 5 rescued as NEMA Team continues search and rescue 
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Five persons have been rescued and Nine bodies recovered from the boat accident that occurred on Sunday in Mashayar Yandaga river in Gummi Local Area of Zamfara State. 

The boat involved in the accident was carrying over 40 passengers mostly farmers and crew men when it capsized as a result of Overload and high river current.

Following the accident, rescuers consisting mostly of local divers and fishermen were mobilized and managed to rescue 5 alive. Sadly, 9 bodies of the passengers have been recovered so far, while search and rescue operations is continuing.

However, other passengers comprising of men, women, and children remain unaccounted for.

Communities situated downstream along the river channel have been alerted to help in looking out  for bodies that may be floating to their location. 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) through its Sokoto Operation Office in conjunction with Zamfara State Emergency Agency, Gummi Local Government authorities, community leaders, the Red Cross, and other stakeholders are involved in the operation and carried out assessment of the disaster. 

The Director General NEMA Mrs Zubaida Umar commiserate with the Government and People of Zamfara State over the incident and advised boat operators to adhere to safety measures in the conduct of their activities.

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