Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has expressed dismay over the news of no fewer than hundred people who are feared dead in a boat accident in Egbu village, in the Patigi Local Government Area of the state.
It was reported that the boat travelling along the Niger River was carrying wedding guests who were returning on Monday morning to Kwara State from a ceremony in nearby Niger State.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, today, the governor commiserated with families of the victims and members of the community where the incident occurred.
He expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate incident, which claimed scores of lives.
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