2 missing, 10 rescued in Taraba boat mishap By Mod - 2 hours ago - [ Update Vanguard ] By Femi Bolaji Two persons have been reported missing while 10 others were rescued when a speedboat conveying 12 persons across the stretch of River Benue from Karim-Lamido local government area of Taraba state to Lau Local Government Area of the state capsized. Breaking: My life is under threat, says Adeleke; writes Diplomatic Mission Divers are said to be searching for the missing persons at press time. An eyewitness, Joseph Lesku, who narrated the incident to newsmen via telephone, said the accident occurred, Tuesday, when the driver of the boat lost control. According to him, “the flying boat was coming from the Karim Lamido side of the river and heading towards Lau at top speed when the boy that was riding it lost control and the boat overturned while trying to dock. Two drown as flood sacks over 30 Rivers communities “W...
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