Capsizing of a canoe in Lompoul: President Diomaye Faye presents his condolences to the families of the victims

The President of the Republic, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye, expressed his compassion following the capsizing of a canoe off the coast of Lompoul, in the commune of Léona, department of Kébémer. In a message published on his Facebook page, he presented his condolences to the families of the victims and assured that the State’s resources are being mobilized to find the missing people.

“I bow to the memory of the victims and offer my saddened condolences to their families and the people of Kébémer,” wrote the head of state. He also sent a thought to the survivors as well as to people waiting for news from their loved ones.

The President of the Republic also assured that all authorities and necessary resources are mobilized to carry out search operations, provide assistance to survivors and support families affected by this tragedy.

Returning to the issue of departures by sea, Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye reaffirmed the State’s determination to fight against the networks which organize these irregular crossings. He also insisted on the need to create prospects for young people in order to reduce departures in search of better living conditions abroad.

“No departure should have the sea as its only horizon,” he declared in particular, reaffirming the authorities’ desire to continue efforts in the fight against irregular emigration.