Twenty persons, who are mostly women and children, are feared dead following a boat mishap on the River Benue on Saturday around Ocholonya in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The victims were reportedly returning to Doma in Nasarawa State after attending a market day in Ocholonya village when their wooden boat capsized.
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Confirming the incident on Sunday, the Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, Melvin James, said that the Nigerian Navy had been contacted to assist in rescue operations.
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