[About 50 persons are feared dead and many declared missing after a boat carrying an unknown number of passengers yesterday capsized in River Buruku in Buruku local government area of Benue State.]

«§» 27 December 2013

About 50 persons are feared dead and many declared missing after a 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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Posted: at 27-12-2013 01:11 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

RIP

Posted: at 27-12-2013 01:12 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

R I P.

Posted: at 27-12-2013 02:50 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Oh, tragic. RIP

Posted: at 27-12-2013 03:30 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

RIP     

Posted: at 27-12-2013 03:38 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

bad

Posted: at 27-12-2013 03:43 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

 

Posted: at 27-12-2013 03:46 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

 

Posted: at 27-12-2013 03:46 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

God help us

Posted: at 27-12-2013 04:48 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIP..

Posted: at 27-12-2013 04:57 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

R.I.P eya

Posted: at 27-12-2013 05:06 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

See gbede Boxing day catch fire

Posted: at 27-12-2013 05:41 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Rip.God help

Posted: at 27-12-2013 06:06 PM (10 years ago) | Newbie

RIP to the dead

Posted: at 27-12-2013 06:54 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

too much death dis season.

Posted: at 27-12-2013 07:25 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

too much death dis season.

Posted: at 27-12-2013 07:28 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming

Rest in peace 

Posted: at 27-12-2013 07:30 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Wat a tragedy

Posted: at 27-12-2013 07:42 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

 

Posted: at 27-12-2013 08:58 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

Posted: at 27-12-2013 09:02 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

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