13 children killed in boat accident in Sokoto state (graphic photos)

At least 13 children have died after their canoe capsized at Rafin Kana dam while they were on a trip.

The children, consisting of 3 females and 10 males, were from the village of Rimawa in Goronyo local government area of Sokoto State. They all died in the boat tragedy which occurred on Monday, February 19, and have been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.

Sokoto state governor Aminu Tambuwal has visited the village to condole with the affected families.

Below are the names of the deceased.

1. Rashida Bawa, Shekara 14.
2. Arziki Salihu, Shekara 6.
3. Rukayya Muh’d, Shekara 14.
4. Hadiza Ibrahim, Shekara 14.
5. Asmau Yusuf, Shekara 15.
6. Saadatu Salisu, Shekara 14.
7. Saratu Ali, Shekara 15.
8. Bashar Salisu, Shekara 9.
10. Maryam Amadu, Shekara 8.
11. Shamsiyya Muh’d, Shekara 14.
12. Ubaida Muh’d, Shekara 12.
13. Mubarak Ibrahim, Shekara 10

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