Three siblings have drowned after the canoe conveying them capsized on Tiga Dam in Tudun Wada Local Government Area of Kano.

The incident occurred at about 2 pm on Saturday, turning what began as an ordinary afternoon into tragedy for the family of the victims in Yalwan Rugu-Rugu community.

The deceased were identified as Murjanatu, Atikatu and Bilkisu, popularly known as Amira, all daughters of the same family.

Family members said the three sisters were travelling together in a canoe when it suddenly overturned on the dam, leaving them struggling in the water.

The three siblings reportedly drowned before help could reach them on the multi-purpose dam.

Confirming the incident, the Chairperson of Tudun Wada Local Government Area and Chair of the Kano State Association of Local Government Chairpersons, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu Soja Maijama’a, described the incident as a devastating loss to the family and the community.

She condoled with the bereaved family and prayed for the souls of the deceased.

“We share the pain of the bereaved family and pray that Almighty Allah forgives the deceased, grants them Aljannatul Firdaus, and gives their loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss,” she said.

Residents of Yalwan Rugu-Rugu have since been thrown into mourning following the death of the three sisters.

However, as of the time of filing this report, emergency or marine safety authorities had not issued an official statement on the circumstances of the canoe capsize or its possible cause.

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