The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals and the recovery of 20 bodies following a tragic boat mishap in Agatu Local Government Area.
According to the state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, the incident occurred late on Saturday evening.
SP Anene, speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, noted that rescue operations are still underway as efforts continue to locate potential survivors or retrieve more victims.
The Chairman of Agatu LGA, Melvin James, said the victims were from Nasarawa State.
“It’s true that there was a boat mishap yesterday, and the people came to Ocholonya market in Agatu.
“What I learnt is that when they were returning to their base in Apochi and Odenyi communities in Doma in Nasarawa State, the boat they were travelling in capsized.
“I am trying to get my colleague from Nasarawa State to see how we can go there to visit the families and console them,” he said.
James said that he had contacted the commander of the Nigerian Navy in the LGA to help in the rescue mission.
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