Tragedy Strikes in Southeast State as Boat Capsizes, 30 Feared Missing
- In what could be described as a huge tragedy is the boat mishap which occurred in Anambra state recently
- This is as an engine boat loaded with about 85 passengers capsized in Ogbaru LGA of the state and no fewer than 30 persons have been declared missing
- Meanwhile, the Transition Committee Chairman, Ogbaru LGA, Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna, while confirming the unfortunate incident, noted that many lost their lives in the mishap
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About 30 persons are allegedly missing as a boat carrying 85 passengers capsized in Umunnankwo community of Ogbaru Local Government Council of Anambra state.
The tragic incident happened on Friday, October 7, Daily Trust reported.
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Eyewitness give account
According to an eyewitness, the boat took off from Onukwu Bridge and was heading for Nkwo market and Ogbakuba; both in Ogbaru LGA, when it capsized.
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The eyewitness said so far 30 persons have been unaccounted for in the incident.
Speaking on the incident, the Transition Committee Chairman, Ogbaru Local Government Area, Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna, said some of the passengers were rescued while several others lost their lives.
Labour Party chieftain reacts
Meanwhile, the former House of Representatives member representing Ogbaru Federal Constituency, Hon. Victor Afam Ogene has expressed sadness over the unfortunate accident, The Nation report added.
Ogene, who is the Labour Party 2023 House of Representatives candidate for Ogbaru Federal Constituency, in a statement on Saturday, said Ogbaru is devastated and in shock over the horrendous boat accident that took the precious lives of some of its sons and daughters.
Nigerians react
Nigerians took to the Facebook page of Legit.ng and reacted to the unfortunate incident.
Naghena Luna wrote:
"Omg this is terrible ... much bad news."
Confidence Nyimenu stated:
"Imagine your husband telling you I'm coming. Imagine your brother or sister telling you I'm coming, and that is the last word. God forbid. May God rest their soul."
Bobby Fred maintained:
"Flood has overtaken most local government in anambra state."
Queen Angela decried:
"This’s terrible God have mercy."
Ojenomoegho Vincent prayed:
"God have mercy on us."
18 people, children dead as passenger boat conveying Sallah celebrants capsizes in Katsina
At least 18 bodies including children have been recovered after a boat conveying some Sallah celebrants capsized in Mai’adua Local Government Area of Katsina state.
About six people have also been declared missing after the incident which involved about 24 persons, mostly children occurred.
A resident of the area, Lawal Sakatare said a total of 24 people were on board the ill-fated boat when the incident happened.
High profile commissioner in northern state regains freedom after horrific encounter
Meanwhile, kidnappers who abducted Hon Lawal Yakubu, the Nasarawa state commissioner of information, culture, and tourism have released him.
The high-profile commissioner who was kidnapped on his way back from work in form of his residence on Monday, August 8 regained freedom after over two weeks in the kidnapper's den.
However, it is not certain if a ransom was paid to ensure his release but Legit.ng gathered that the kidnappers had demanded N100 million for his released.
Source: Legit.ng
