Investigation: In Kwara Riverine Communities, Boat Owners Are Selling Govt-Issued Life Jackets, Endangering Passengers’ Lives
By Sukari Mohammed And Adisa-Jaji Azeez, Informant247 In 2023, a tragic boat accident in Pategi Local Government Area of Kwara State claimed over 106 lives. In response, the state government distributed 1,000 life jackets to boat owners to prevent future tragedies. However, findings in this investigation by The Informant247’s Sukari Mohammed and Adisa-Jaji Azeez reveal