Military raises fresh safety concerns on River Benue after boat mishap

The Maritime Component of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) has issued a renewed safety warning to boat operators, passengers, and communities living along the River Benue following a recent boat mishap that claimed nine lives amid rising water levels.
The warning was conveyed by the Maritime Component Commander of OPWS, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Zakari, through a statement released in Makurdi by the Acting Media Information Officer, Lt. Ahmad Zubairu.
According to Zakari, the increasing volume of water in the river, driven by persistent rainfall, has resulted in stronger currents and turbulence, creating dangerous conditions for water transportation.
He explained that the advisory became n...