Benue boat tragedy claims 11 lives, while including pregnant woman, six children

Promptnewsonline | 15-06-2026 03:09am |

A boat accident in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals, including a pregnant woman and six children. The incident took place on Saturday evening between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. as the victims were returning to the Daududawada community from Wadata. Local authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and have expressed condolences to the families affected.

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