Six killed, nine injured in Taraba boat accident

Six killed, nine injured in Taraba boat accident

Six passengers lost their lives and nine others were injured in a boat accident on Jole River in the Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State. A counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this known in a post on X and seen by PUNCH Metro on Sunday. According to him,

Six Dead, Nine Rescued in Taraba Boat Accident

A boat mishap on the Jole River in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State has left six people dead, while nine others were rescued alive. The tragic incident, which occurred on Saturday, April 5, 2025, was confirmed by the Taraba State Police Command, according to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, who shared details on his X handle. Makama, citing police sources, reported that the ill-fated boat was carrying 15 passengers when it cap…