Prospective bride, groom among four bodies recovered in Jigawa canoe tragedy
Bodies of Prospective Couple Among Victims Recovered from Jigawa Canoe Accident
Ringim, Jigawa State — Search and recovery efforts continued Tuesday at Malamawar Yandutse following a tragic canoe accident that claimed six lives. Among the latest victims were a prospective bride and groom, intensifying the sorrow in the community.
Umar Habibu, the village head of Malamawar Yandutse, confirmed the recovery of four additional bodies during the morning hours.
According to reports from DAILY POST, the incident occurred when a canoe carrying approximately 40 passengers, primarily women and children, capsized. Local authorities indicate that 23 individuals were rescued, while many remain unaccounted for.
Habibu detailed that of the four bodies recovered, two were found on Monday evening and two on Tuesday morning. The victims have been identified as Nazifi Magaji, 25, Khadija Malam Sagiru, 18, Sadiya Adamu, 14, and Safiya Daihu, 14, all residents of Malamawar Yandutse.
“Following the burial of six persons yesterday, the search team continued and succeeded in recovering another four,” Habibu reported. He noted that two of the victims were buried the evening of their recovery, while the remaining two were interred Tuesday morning near the river due to the state of their remains.
A resident of the village shared that Khadija Malam Sagiru was set to marry on Saturday, while Nazifi Magaji was scheduled for a wedding next month.
Muhammad Bala Sanusi, the Director of Planning at the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), also confirmed the recovery of the four additional bodies.
The victims were laid to rest in accordance with Islamic practices, attended by family members, security personnel, and government officials.
Recovery operations continue as the community grapples with its loss.
