The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the recovery of three bodies in the ongoing search and rescue operations following the tragic boat mishap which occurred on Sunday, in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The bodies were retrieved on Tuesday, from the river at Kojiyo, Bari, and Wuci communities, respectively, through the combined efforts of NEMA, the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and local divers, a statement by the HQ NEMA Press Unit Abuja, Manzo Ezekiel said
With this unfortunate development, the number of missing persons now stands at 22.
Earlier on Tuesday, the NEMA Team Lead, Mr. Aliyu Shehu Kafindangi, secured the support of the 119 Composite Group of the Nigerian Air Force Disaster Response Unit (DRU). Mr. Kafindangi briefed the Commander, Group Captain US Maibuhu, on the incident and called on the DRU to remain vigilant.
The rescue operation has been aided by dam management efforts, which have held back the waters and significantly reduced the river’s water level, improving search effectiveness.
NEMA has also assured the public that search and rescue operations will continue and intensified.
The agency has also disclosed that further updates will be provided in due time as development unfolds.
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