Boat mishap claims 12 lives in Nasarawa

<p>Nasarawa State House of Assembly has said that 12 people died in a boat mishap at River Kogi, Kungra Kamfani, in Arikiya electoral ward of Lafia Local of Government Area of the State on Aug. 20.</p>, <p>Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, made this known during an emergency sitting of the House on Thursday in Lafia.</p>, <p>Abdullahi condoled with the State and Lafia Local Governments over the unfortunate incident.</p>, <p>He also condoled with the bereaved families over the death of their loved ones.</p>, <p>“It is very very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising men and women, in a boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.</p>, <p>“Nineteen 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,” he said.</p>, <p>The House, which described the incident as unfortunate, however, urged the family, the people of Lafia LGA and the State government to bear the irreparable loss.</p>, <p>“On behalf of myself, Honourable members and the staff, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the State government over their death.</p>, <p>“We pray for the repose of their souls,” the Speaker said.</p>, <p>He prayed God to forgive the victims their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest.</p>, <p>The lawmakers later observed a minute silence in honour of the departed souls.</p>