Kano State Emergency Relief Agency on Tuesday confirmed the death of no fewer than 20 travellers in a tragic boat accident that occurred on Bagwai River, they also disclosed that 14 passengers were still missing.
Speaking to newsmen, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Saleh Jilly stated that six passengers were rescued adding that they were currently being attended to by medical personnel at Bagwai General Hospital.
He said hopes of additional survivals were rather dim as those engaged in the rescue operation had folded up for the day.
According to him, the deceased would buried by 9.00 am on Wednesday (Today).
Meanwhile, rescue operations are still ongoing.
AFRICA DAILY NEWS, NEW YORK
