Victims of Ebbe Boat Mishap Get Succour From Karimi, Aguye, Others

Victims of Ebbe Boat Mishap Get Succour From Karimi, Aguye, Others

Victims of a boat mishap that was commuting between Ebbe in kupa community in November, 2024 have secured succour from prominent political leaders of Kogi state.

This is because, they were provided with series of cash assistance on Wednesday when the incumbent senator from the area, Senator Sunday Karimi led others to donate cash as a means of cushioning the effects of the incidence on them.

The incidence took place when the boat which was heading from Kupa towards Katcha Market capsized near Kpata Danbo.

This however resulted in significant casualties and loss of goods.

However, a team of indigene of lokoja 2 constituency was put together by the leadership of Lokoja and Koto, Alh. Suleiman Baba Ali to coordinate and distribute the cash gifts to the affected victims and were received by the paramount ruler of the kingdom, Maiyaki of Kupa, HRH Alh. Pharm Dauda Kabir Isa.

The delegation head by Alh. Haruna Isah, former member of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Dangana who is a former Speaker, Kogi state house of assembly, community leader, Alh. Hon Ishiaku Kasim and numerous others.

Speaking at the event and also on behalf of the Kupa community victims, HRH Maiyaki of Kupa, Alh. Pharm Dauda Kabir Isa expresses his appreciations to the donors for their assistance and concerns to the victims, saying the gesture won’t be taken for granted. He pray to Almighty Allah to prevent the occurrence of such ugly incidents.

He commended the head of the delegation, Alh. Haruna Isa for his efforts and sincerity of purpose in handling the affairs of Ebbe Boat Mishap assistance and thank all the members of delegation.

Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Alh. Haruna Isa said, what the donors gave was a palliative and an an assistance to reduce the pains of the family of the victims and not a full compensation. He said he expressed gratitude to all the donors for their love and concerns.

He praised the leadership qualities of the Maiyaki of Kupa, HRH Alh Dauda Kabir Isa and the leader of Lokoja/Kota, Alh. Suleiman Baba Ali for their concern for the people.

At the end of the day, all the victims including members of family of those that lost their lives, properties.

Among the major donors are Sen. Karimi N10m, a member House of Reps, Hon Danladi Aguye who donated N2m, Barr. Sunday Ehimoni, Haruna Tako, Commissioner of water resources, Hon Danladi Farouk and several others.