- * Nasarawa Assembly Cut Short Recess, Condole Government, Deceased Families.
By David Okpashi (Nasarawa State Correspondent, in Lafia)
Over 12 people have reportedly lost their lives in a boat mishap at river Kogi Kungra Kamfani, in Arikiya, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The victims were said to be going to the farm when the incident occurred, leaving a total of 12 people dead out of the 19 persons on board with 7 survivors.
Meanwhile, members of the State House of Assembly, have described the incident as unfortunate, saying the death of the 12 people was a great loss whose contributions to the state would be greatly missed.
The lawmakers condoled with the State Government, Lafia Local Government and the families of the deceased over the death of 12 people at a river Kogi Kungra Kamfani in Arikiya, Lafia Local Government Area of the State.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi, gave the condolence at an emergency sitting of the Mouse on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in Lafia, Nasarawa State capital.
The Speaker while urging the bereaved families, the state government and the Lafia Local government Area and the entire state to bear the loss, said, "It is very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising of men and women in a boat sharp in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.
"That 19 people to lost their lives in our dear state calls for concern. We have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident," the speaker declared.
"On behalf of myself, Hon members, staff and the entire Nasarawa people, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over their death in a boat mishap. We pray for the repose of their souls," the Speaker said.
The Speaker prayed God to forgive their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest. NNL.
