Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Four Children in Moyamba

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Lungay village, Kpadombu Section of Kowa Chiefdom, as four children lost their lives in a drowning incident in the Tabay River.

The victims, identified as Iye Sefoi and Patient Yamba, both 15 and JSS 3 pupils, alongside 10-year-old Hassanatu Sefoi and 15-year-old Christiana Mattia, were spending their holiday with Chief Moiwo Sefoi, who is both their father and grandfather.

According to Chief Sefoi, on the fateful day, seven children boarded a locally made canoe to cross the river. Unfortunately, the canoe became unsteady and capsized, leading to the tragic drowning of four of the children. The bodies of the victims have since been recovered and buried.

The victims’ ages and their status as students underline the profound loss felt by their families and the community. Hassanatu was only 10 years old, attending class 3, while the other three were in their mid-teens.

Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, and the community mourns this devastating loss. Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.