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By Jimisayo Opanuga
31 October 2023 |
10:26 am
A ship mishap in Taraba State, Nigeria, has left a minimum of 17 folks lifeless and 73 others unaccounted for, the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA) introduced on Monday.
River Benue, Taraba yesterday
PHOTO: CHARLES AKPEJI
A ship mishap in Taraba State, Nigeria, has left a minimum of 17 folks lifeless and 73 others unaccounted for, the Nationwide Emergency Administration Company (NEMA) introduced on Monday.
The incident occurred on Sunday, October 29, within the Mayo Ranewo group of Karim Lamido LGA. The boat was carrying 104 passengers when it capsized.
NEMA’s Yola Operations Workplace stated it obtained a report of the mishap from the Taraba State Emergency Administration Company (TSEMA) and instantly activated search and rescue operations.
As of Monday, 14 passengers have been rescued, 17 lifeless our bodies have been recovered, and 73 passengers stay unaccounted for.
NEMA famous that the seek for the remaining passengers is ongoing, with the assistance of native divers.
“NEMA, TSEMA, and different stakeholders are coordinating the operation,” it added.
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