Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Governor Mohammed Bago and the residents of Niger State following a tragic boat accident that resulted in the loss of 42 lives. The incident, described by Atiku as particularly distressing, occurred during the night, hampering rescue efforts.

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In a post on his X account on Friday, Atiku commended the local authorities and volunteers for their relentless search and rescue operations carried out in the dark hours as first responders.

“In this time of immense sorrow, I share in the grief of the bereaved families and stand in solidarity with the government and people of Niger State as they navigate this unfathomable tragedy,” he stated.