At least six persons have allegedly died, while six others are still missing in a boat mishap at Gbara area of Mokwa LGA (River Kaduna) in Lavun Local
It was gathered that the incident occurred yesterday evening around 6:30pm.
Confirming the accident, the Niger State Management Agency, NSEMA, in a statement signed by the Director General, Ibrahim Inga, said 48 persons were on the boat when the mishap occurred, with six losing their lives. According to him, the passengers were said to be returning from Danchitagi village market in Lavun local government which comes up every Friday.
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