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Yobe Boat Tragedy: 29 Bodies Recovered and Buried as Search Continues for About 10 Missing Victims in Nguru Waterways
At least 29 bodies have been recovered and buried following a tragic boat accident in Yobe State, as rescue teams continue searching for between eight and 10 victims still missing. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the development on Monday, with its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje, stating that recovery operations remain ongoing in the affected waterways.
According to SEMA, all 13 victims who were earlier hospitalised after the incident have been discharged, while emergency responders, local divers, and security agencies are intensifying efforts to locate the remaining presumed victims.
The fatal incident occurred on Friday in Garin Garbi, Nguru Local Government Area, when a passenger boat capsized, leading to multiple casualties. Initial eyewitness accounts indicated that at least 25 people died, while 14 others were rescued alive.
Authorities say the tragedy underscores recurring safety concerns around water transportation in riverine communities, as search and recovery operations continue to bring closure to affected families and communities in Yobe State.
At least 29 bodies have been recovered and buried following a tragic boat accident in Yobe State, as rescue teams continue searching for between eight and 10 victims still missing. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the development on Monday, with its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje, stating that recovery operations remain ongoing in the affected waterways.
According to SEMA, all 13 victims who were earlier hospitalised after the incident have been discharged, while emergency responders, local divers, and security agencies are intensifying efforts to locate the remaining presumed victims.
The fatal incident occurred on Friday in Garin Garbi, Nguru Local Government Area, when a passenger boat capsized, leading to multiple casualties. Initial eyewitness accounts indicated that at least 25 people died, while 14 others were rescued alive.
Authorities say the tragedy underscores recurring safety concerns around water transportation in riverine communities, as search and recovery operations continue to bring closure to affected families and communities in Yobe State.
Yobe Boat Tragedy: 29 Bodies Recovered and Buried as Search Continues for About 10 Missing Victims in Nguru Waterways
At least 29 bodies have been recovered and buried following a tragic boat accident in Yobe State, as rescue teams continue searching for between eight and 10 victims still missing. The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the development on Monday, with its Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje, stating that recovery operations remain ongoing in the affected waterways.
According to SEMA, all 13 victims who were earlier hospitalised after the incident have been discharged, while emergency responders, local divers, and security agencies are intensifying efforts to locate the remaining presumed victims.
The fatal incident occurred on Friday in Garin Garbi, Nguru Local Government Area, when a passenger boat capsized, leading to multiple casualties. Initial eyewitness accounts indicated that at least 25 people died, while 14 others were rescued alive.
Authorities say the tragedy underscores recurring safety concerns around water transportation in riverine communities, as search and recovery operations continue to bring closure to affected families and communities in Yobe State.
