Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed heartbreak in the wake of “tragic boat disaster that unfolded late Tuesday night in the Mokwa region of Niger State.”
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The 2023 Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) said, the unfortunate incident claimed “precious lives of many.”
Atiku thanked “dedicated local authorities valiantly engaging in the search and rescue efforts throughout the dark hours as first responders”, and prayed “swift recovery to all those receiving treatment”.
According to Atiku: “I am profoundly heartbroken by the tragic boat disaster that unfolded late Tuesday night in the Mokwa region of Niger State, claiming the precious lives of many.
It is particularly harrowing that this calamity occurred in the shroud of night, complicating the already challenging rescue operations.
I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated local authorities and tireless volunteers who have risen to the occasion, valiantly engaging in the search and rescue efforts throughout the dark hours as first responders.
In this time of immense sorrow, I share in the grief of the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with the government and people of Niger State as they navigate this unfathomable tragedy.
To all those receiving treatment, I fervently wish for their swift recovery while offering prayers for the departed souls that they may find eternal peace.”
I am profoundly heartbroken by the tragic boat disaster that unfolded late Tuesday night in the Mokwa region of Niger State, claiming the precious lives of many.
It is particularly harrowing that this calamity occurred in the shroud of night, complicating the already challenging…
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) October 4, 2024
