Nasarawa State House of Assembly has condoled with the State Government and Lafia Local Government over the death of 12 people in a boat mishap at Kogi Kungra Kamfani river in Arikiya, Lafia Local Government Area of the State.
The Speaker of the House, Hon. Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, made this known during an emergency sitting of the House in Lafia the state capital.
He also condoled with the bereaved families over the death of their loved ones.
“It is very sad that we lost 12 people in the boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.
“19 people were on board out of which 12 died and seven were rescued. Lafia LGA and our dear state have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident,” he said.
The House urged the families, the local government and the state government to bear the irreparable loss.
“On behalf of myself, the members and staff, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over the incident,” the Speaker said.
The lawmakers observed a minute silence for the bereaved.
Emmanuel Ukoh
