Nine junior high school students drowned on Friday after two canoes capsized on a river in the Northern Region of Ghana, the Police confirmed on Saturday.
Bernard Baba Ananga, Northern Regional Crime Officer of the Ghana Police Service, told Xinhua that about 31 students were on the canoes, which they used to cross the Oti River to a farm.
But two of the canoes capsized on their way back.
“Rescuers managed to retrieve seven bodies, and a search is underway for another two that are still missing,’’ Ananga said.
The Police said an investigation is underway. (Xinhua/NAN)
Police to Arrest TikToker Mirabel After She Recants False Rape Claim The Ogun State Police…
Tinubu Reduces Reliance on U.S, Strengthens Defence Partnerships With Turkey, EU President Bola Tinubu has…
Again, Early Morning Blaze Destroys Dozens of Shops in Kano Market A devastating fire outbreak…
Suspected Terrorists Warn Kebbi Residents: Pay ₦100 Million or Face Attack Fresh tension has gripped…
ICPC Searches El-Rufai’s Abuja Home Amid Multi-Agency Corruption Investigation The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other…
Nigerian Navy Chief of Operations Dies in Egypt The Nigerian Navy has confirmed the passing…