A tragic incident occurred when a boat carrying farmers from Ubbe District in Nasarawa Eggon capsized while crossing a river at Hunki village in Awe Local Government Area. The farmers were on their way back from their rice farm on a Monday night when the accident occurred.
The individuals who lost their lives in the accident have been identified as Alkali Congo, Shedrack Dauda, Mashack Dauda, and Akolo Moses. According to reports from SPRINGNEWS, the bodies of the deceased have been taken back to the village for proper identification by their respective families.
DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), has confirmed the incident to SPRINGNEWS on Tuesday afternoon. Nansel provided the following statement:
“Yes, the incident took place yesterday. The farmers were returning from their farm when the boat capsized. With the assistance of local divers, four bodies have been recovered, and one person was rescued. The boat’s driver is still missing, and search efforts are ongoing to locate him. The Acting Commissioner of Police extends his sympathies to the families of the deceased and prays for God’s special comfort for them.”
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