4 feared dead as canoe capsizes in Plateau

Tragedy struck in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State after a canoe accident claimed the lives of four people on the Fajul River.

The incident occurred on September 10 at around 4 p.m., when a canoe paddled by 35-year-old Nankpak Danladi was ferrying four passengers on their way to Wase.

According to local sources, the canoe suddenly capsized mid-river, throwing all occupants into the water. Rescue efforts were launched, but four passengers were feared dead in the mishap.

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“The canoe capsized, and all four passengers, whose identities are yet to be known, drowned in the river,” a source tols security analyst Zagazola Makama.

“On receipt of the report, security forces from Langtang South, mobilised local divers to the scene for a thorough search. No corpse has been recovered yet, but the search is still ongoing.”