20 Fishermen Drowned In Taraba

No fewer than 20 fishermen have drowned after a boat conveying them on the stretch of the Benue River capsized.

The incident, which happened, yesterday comprises fishermen from Ibi and Gindin Doruwa in Wukari Local Government Area of the state.

The Taraba State Water Transportation Chairman, Jidda Suleiman, confirmed the incident to newsmen, adding that the boat mishap happened between Anyeci area of Wukari council of Taraba State and Chinkai axis of Benue State.