Twenty-four people have been confirmed dead following a canoe accident in Adiyani village, Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The Jigawa State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday through its Public Relations Officer, CSP Shiisu Adam, who spoke in Dutse, the state capital.
According to him, the canoe capsized while conveying passengers, resulting in multiple casualties.
CSP Adam disclosed that ten people were rescued alive, while fourteen others remain missing as search and rescue operations continue.
“The death toll has risen to twenty-four people. Ten have been rescued, while fourteen are still missing after a canoe capsized in Adiyani village, Guri Local Government Area,” he said.