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UPDATE ON BOAT ACCIDENT IN NJUWA COMMUNITY ALONG RIVER BENUE, YOLA SOUTH LGA, ADAMAWA STATE

Day 2.
Search and rescue efforts continued today, Saturday, 9th August. According to a credible source, there were 20 people on board, including the driver. Three individuals were successfully rescued, and nine deceased bodies were recovered during today’s operations.

Summary: 10 individuals were rescued alive, while 10 deceased bodies were retrieved. (Number of passengers: 13 females, 7 males). The death toll stands at 7 females and 3 males, with no children involved.

The search and rescue operations concluded around 5:30 pm in the evening.

Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, visited the scene to assess the situation firsthand.

9th September 2023

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