- State assembly urged families, Lafia LGA, and state government to cope with the irreparable loss
- Speaker conveyed heartfelt condolences on behalf of assembly members and staff, praying for the departed souls’ peaceful rest and forgiveness of their shortcomings
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has expressed its condolences to both the state government and Lafia Local Government Area following a tragic incident where 12 individuals lost their lives in a boat accident at the Kogi Kungra Kamfani river in Arikiya, Lafia LGA of the state.
During an urgent session in Lafia on Thursday, the Speaker of the House, Ibrahim Abdullahi, conveyed the message of sympathy.
While extending heartfelt sympathies to the grieving families who lost their dear ones, he expressed deep sorrow over the unfortunate event, highlighting the distressing fact that 12 individuals, including men and women, lost their lives in a boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.
“199 people were on board, 12 died and seven were rescued. Lafia LGA and our dear state have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident.”
The state assembly urged the families, Lafia LGA and the state government to bear the irreparable loss.
“On behalf of myself, Honourable members and the staff of the assembly, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over their deaths in the boat mishap
“We pray for the repose of their souls and that God should forgive their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest,” he added.