About 100 persons returning from a wedding event have been reported dead after the boat conveying them capsized in Egbu village, in the Patigi LGA of Kwara state. TheCable understands
About 100 persons returning from a wedding event have been reported dead after the boat conveying them capsized in Egbu village, in the Patigi LGA of Kwara state.
The victims— including women and children — were said to be returning to their base in Patigi from Egboti, a community in Niger state.As of press time, no survivor has been reported from the rescue operation. In a statement on Tuesday by Rafiu Ajakaiye, the governor’s spokesperson, AbdulRazaq said the state government would continue to monitor the rescue mission.“The governor is sad to receive reports of the boat accident involving several people, particularly residents of Ebu, Dzakan, Kpada, Kuchalu, and Sampi — all in Patigi,” the statement reads.
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