Four residents have been confirmed dead following a tragic canoe accident in the Bakassi community between Mafa and Dikwa along Maiduguri Road of Borno State.
The State Police Command in a statement made available to NewsNGR on Tuesday said that the incident occurred at about 3:30 pm on Monday.
According to the statement, “The incident involved a canoe carrying passengers submerged in floodwaters, leading to the unfortunate loss of four female lives.”
“The deceased victims, all from Bulabulin Ward, Dikwa, have been identified as follows: Ya Mallum Shettima, an adult female; Maimuna Akura, 10; Umira Bulama, 6, Yagana Kawu, 5 months old.”
The statement read partly: “The victims were promptly evacuated to Dikwa General Hospital, where their demise was confirmed by a medical doctor.
“Subsequently, the corpses have been released to their respective families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
“In light of this tragic incident, Commissioner of Police, CP ML Yusufu, while expressing heartfelt condolences, urges the public, particularly those in flood-affected areas, to exercise caution during this period and promptly report any emergency or distress to the following contacts: 08068075581, 0802343293.”