By GARBA MUHAMMAD, Kaduna

Kebbi State Governor Atiku Bagudu has visited Rugar Gehuru village in Jega Local Government Area of the state to condole the families and residents of the village over the canoe mishap which claimed eight lives.

The unfortunate accident occurred on Monday morning when the canoe conveying the locals to Madaci village capsized, resulting in the death of seven women and a man.

During his visit yesterday, Governor Bagudu was accompanied by his Commissioner of Finance, Ibrahim Muhammed Augie, and other government officials. They were received by the Village Head, Muhammdu Abubakar Ubandoma, while the Chief Imam of the village, Malan Bala Mahammad, led the prayers for the repose of the souls of the deceased, as well as the prevention of the recurrence of such incidents.

He prayed Allah to forgive the deceased, grant them Aljannat Firdaus (Paradise), and give their families the formidable fortitude to bear the irreparable losses.

The Governor, who expressed deep shock, also consoled the residents and admonished them to accept it in good faith.

He also promised to rebuild the dilapidated Mosque of the village, assuring them that the State Government would also look into the possibility of rehabilitating the road leading to the village.

The Village Head, Muhammdu Abubakar Ubandoma, thanked the Governor and his entourage for the condolence visit.