NSIB launches probe, safety assessment after Benue boat accident kills 11

Author: Nnasom DavidPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

NSIB launches probe, safety assessment after Benue boat accident kills 11

The NSIB launched an investigation after a boat accident in Benue, Nigeria, killing 11. Director General Capt. Alex Badeh Jr. led a team to Wadata for a safety assessment. Governor Hyacinth Alia commended the NSIB's swift response and called for stronger agency presence in the state. Badeh expressed condolences and emphasized the need for increased safety awareness on waterways.

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