September 14, (THEWILL) – At least three people have been confirmed missing, while others were rescued when a boat capsized in River Benue, across the Ibi local government area of Taraba State.
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Ibi local government, Bala Bako, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said the capsized boat was loaded with passengers from Ibi to Sarkin Kudu market, when the incident occurred.
“The incident happened while taking off from the coast. The boat engine went off and in the process of restarting, the boat hit a building at the bank area and it broke into pieces.
“Other passengers have been rescued, but a woman and two children are yet to be seen.
“We are making efforts for life jackets to be provided for use in every boat to safeguard people’s lives and a passenger manifest will also be put in place to know the people crossing the river against future occurrence,” he said.
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