From Ibrahim Goronyo, Sokoto
Sokoto State government has condoled the people of Rinaye village in Kambama Ward, Shagari Local Government Area, following a tragic boat mishap that claimed seven lives, including three housewives and four children.
A delegation led by the Commissioner for Agriculture Alhaji Tukur Alkali visited the village to commiserate with the bereaved families and offer support.
Government donated ₦4 million to the victims families.
A team of notable officials, including the Commissioner of Finance, Alhaji Jabbi Shagari and special advisers, accompanied Alkali on the visit.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu, currently in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, expressed sympathy to the affected families through the delegation.