Four dead, as canoe capsized in Dikwa

According to him, the command extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a devastating canoe accident in Dikwa, Borno State.

By Ladi Jossy, Maiduguri 

The Borno Police Command said confimed thst four people have lost their lives when a canoe capsized in Dikwa local government area of Borno state on Monday.

This was contained in a statement by Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Kenneth Daso to newsmen in Maiduguri on Tuesday.

According to him, the command extends its deepest condolences to the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in a devastating canoe accident in Dikwa, Borno State.

“A report received from a good Samaritan at the Dikwa Divisional Police headquarters, that a distressing canoe accident occurred on 23rd September 2024 at about 1530HRS in the Bakassi community between Mafa and Dikwa along Maiduguri Road, Borno State.

 “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, Maimuna Akura, Umira Alhaji Bulama, and Yagana Bulama Kawu.

“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 by 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