About 50 persons feared dead and many declared missing after a
ship carrying not known amount of passengers yesterday capsized in
River Buruku in Buruku local government part 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'd turn 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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