TRAGEDY IN LIKPATA: UDUS STUDENT DROWNS IN EGWA RIVER, LITTLE GIRL DIES IN WELL INCIDENT

TRAGEDY IN LIKPATA: UDUS STUDENT DROWNS IN EGWA RIVER, LITTLE GIRL DIES IN WELL INCIDENT

The Likpata community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State has been thrown into mourning following the reported deaths of two young people in separate incidents on Sunday, October 11, 2026, NupekoTv reports.

One of the victims, identified as Yusuf Salihu, a 200-level Accounting student of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, reportedly drowned in Egwa River while returning from the farm.

According to a condolence message shared by Haruna Likpata, the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon. As of the time of the announcement, the student's body had reportedly not been recovered.

The second victim, identified as Rabiatu Abdullahi, a little girl, reportedly died after falling into a well early on Sunday morning. The two tragic incidents have left the community grieving over the loss of the young lives.

Reacting to the incidents, Haruna Likpata expressed sympathy with the bereaved families and the entire Likpata community, describing the deaths as deeply saddening.

He prayed for Almighty Allah to forgive the deceased, grant them Aljannatul Firdaus, and give their families the strength to bear the painful loss.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. May Almighty Allah grant the deceased eternal rest and comfort their grieving families. Ameen.