Former Senate President and Senator representing Yobe North, Ahmad Lawan, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic boat accident in Garbi Ward, Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State, which claimed several lives and left many families devastated.
In a condolence message he personally signed on Sunday, Lawan described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that it has plunged communities across Yobe North into grief.
He extended his condolences to the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Rt. Hon. Mai Mala Buni, CON, as well as to the families of the deceased and those injured in the accident.
The senator prayed that Almighty Allah grants the departed souls Aljannatul-Firdaus and gives the bereaved families the strength to bear the loss.
Lawan also called on relevant authorities to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident and ensure that adequate assistance is provided to the victims and their families. He stressed the need for improved safety measures in water transportation, particularly in riverine communities, to prevent similar tragedies.
He reaffirmed his solidarity with the people of Nguru Local Government Area and Yobe State, urging unity and collective support for those affected during the period of mourning.