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Police Confirm 20 Dead, 11 Rescued In Benue Boat Mishap

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Police Confirm 20 Dead, 11 Rescued In Benue Boat Mishap

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of 11 individuals following a tragic boat mishap on River Benue, which claimed 20 lives in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when a wooden canoe, carrying traders across the river to Odenyi in Nasarawa State, capsized after…

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NIWA Update On Boat Mishap That Killed Junior Pope

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NIWA Update On Boat Mishap That Killed Junior Pope

The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, has disclosed that 12 people were aboard during the boat mishap that killed Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo aka Junior Pope. NIWA said seven were rescued, two were found dead, while three people are missing. The Area Manager of NIWA, Suleiman Nicholas, said the mishap occurred in the outskirts…

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