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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

Abdulkadir Kezo Ibrahim IkonAllah

Assistant chief Information Officer New Media

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