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  • Six Dead, 15 Rescued as Canoe Capsizes in Jigawa

    Six Dead, 15 Rescued as Canoe Capsizes in Jigawa

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    By George Omagbemi Sylvester At least six people have been confirmed dead, while 15 others were rescued after a canoe carrying about 40 passengers capsized in Malamawa village, Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The tragic incident occurred at about 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2026, with several passengers still unaccounted for as…