Nigerian government begins probe into Benue boat mishap 

Following the vessel mishap that claimed 11 lives successful Benue authorities recently, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, has commenced an investigation.

A connection released connected Thursday and signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Family Assistance of the Bureau, Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe said the bureau’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., led a squad of investigators connected an on-the-spot information appraisal sojourn to Wadata on the River Benue.

According to the statement, the visit, conducted connected Wednesday, was portion of the Bureau’s efforts to find the circumstances surrounding the tragedy, stitchery first-hand accusation from affected communities and stakeholders, and fortify information measures connected Nigeria’s inland waterways.

It added that Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the Bureau’s swift effect and called for a stronger and much sustained NSIB beingness successful the authorities to enactment information advocacy and risk-reduction initiatives on the River Benue.

“The NSIB welcomes each accidental to collaborate with authorities governments, section communities, operators, and regulators successful advancing transport safety. We stay committed to exploring applicable avenues for institutionalising safer navigation connected the River Benue and crossed Nigeria...