President Tinubu mourns as 40 persons die in boat mishaps, issues directives to Emergency Agencies

President Tinubu mourns as 40 persons die in boat mishaps, issues directives to Emergency Agencies

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday commiserated with the people and government of Zamfara over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident at the weekend.

A statement on Sunday by Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, said Tinubu promised to support the victims of the twin tragedies.

“The President directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.

“President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster,” Onanuga said. (NAN)