Rev. Jacob Aernyi, the
Special Adviser to Benue Governor on Religious Affairs and Civil Society, has
sympathised with the families of victims of a boat mishap, in which no fewer
than 20 persons were missing.
Aernyi told newsmen that he
got details of the incident on Thursday in his office in Makurdi through the
Secretary, Buruku River Workers’ Union, Samuel Nakombo.
He described the incident
at River Buruku, where many lives and property were lost as very unfortunate
and called for more proactive measures by the Federal Government.
The special adviser said a
ship conveying more than 20 passengers and carrying some Bajaj motorcycles was
on sail on Wednesday evening when the ugly incident occurred.
He said that more than 20
passengers were still missing while about 17 Bajaj motorcycles were yet to be
recovered.
The special adviser noted
with dismay the continued loss of lives and property at River Buruku, saying it
was high time adequate measures be taken to curb the mishaps.
He recalled that in
December 2013, a similar incident had claimed many lives.
Aernyi called on the
Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, construct a solid bridge at
River Buruku to prevent future occurrences.
He enjoined the affected
families to take solace in the fact that all mortals on earth are living on a
temporary basis and prayed God to console the families.
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