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Transportation by boat in Jigawa, like many parts of Nigeria, is not regulated thus operators often overload their boats and seldom provide life jackets to commuters.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) - The Jigawa Police Command has confirmed the death of a seven-month old baby and four women in a canoe mishap in Guri Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in Dutse on Wednesday. “On Tuesday, at about 6 p.m., information at