boat carrying an unknown number of passengers yesterday capsized in
River Buruku in Buruku local government area of Benue State.
According to report, the incident occurred at about 8.45pm when the
boat had taken passengers aboard at the crossing terminal before it
capsized minutes after starting its journey in yet to be ascertained
circumstances.
It was gathered that the passengers, including men and women who had
come out to have fun at Buruku Beach to celebrate Boxing Day when
tragedy struck.
Confirming the incident, spokesman of the Benue State police command,
DSP Daniel Ezeala said, "The number of casualties is yet to be
ascertained and investigation is in process", adding that a rescue
team was still searching for victms in the river.
He stated that a rescue team has already been dispatched to search for
victims in the river.
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