At least four people have been confirmed dead and several others rescued following a canoe mishap at the Yauri town market river bank in Kebbi State.
The incident, which occurred earlier this week, was confirmed by Nafiu Nuhu, the Disaster Management Team Leader of the Nigerian Red Cross Society in Yauri. He said the canoe capsized after water flooded into it, leading to panic and drowning.
“Some of the victims were rescued from the submerging/drowning accident with the assistance of our members from the Red Cross Society of Nigeria, the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, and local community members,” Nuhu said.
The Red Cross, working in coordination with NIWA and local residents, quickly mobilized to provide emergency assistance and search for missing persons.
Three bodies were recovered on Tuesday and transported to Hikiya village, located across the Yauri River.
The rescue operation was led by executive members of the Red Cross, with strong support from community volunteers and NIWA officials.
