Speaker Abbas Mourns Victims of Boat Mishap and Floods in Niger and Adamawa States

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Speaker Abbas Tajudeen of the House of Representatives has expressed his deep condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in a boat mishap in Niger State and floods in Adamawa State. The incidents resulted in the loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of residents, including the Emir of Gusau, Zamfara state. The Speaker lamented the fate of the victims, describing the incidents as natural disasters. In Niger State, 15 passengers reportedly died in a boat mishap that occurred in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area, while in Adamawa State, five people were killed, over 50 others injured, and many displaced following a flood.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Speaker, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen, has condoled the families of the deceased, people of the affected communities, and the governments of Niger and Adamawa States.
  • The boat mishap in Niger State occurred in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area, and resulted in the deaths of 15 passengers out of 43 on board.
  • The flood in Adamawa State affected several communities in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas, resulting in five deaths, over 50 injuries, and displacement of many residents.
  • The Speaker has sought intervention and relief from relevant public and private bodies for the affected communities.
  • The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, passed away at the age of 71, and the Speaker described his death as a sad and painful loss, noting that he lived an exemplary life.
  • The late Emir played a significant role in promoting peaceful coexistence among the people of Zamfara State.
  • The Speaker prayed for the repose of the soul of the late Emir and prayed that Allah (SWT) would make Jannatul Firdaus the final abode for the traditional ruler.

Statistics:

  • 15 passengers reportedly died in the boat mishap in Niger State.
  • 5 people were killed, over 50 others injured, and many displaced following a flood in Adamawa State.
  • The boat mishap occurred in Zumba, Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State.
  • The flood affected several communities in Yola North and Yola South Local Government Areas, Adamawa State.
  • The Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, was aged 71 at the time of his death.
  • The late Emir had been on the throne since March 16, 2015.

Sources:

  • "The Speaker mourns victims of boat mishap, floods in Niger and Adamawa States", Voice of Nigeria, 28 July 2025.