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20 Dead in Overcrowded Boat Sinking in DR Congo
At least 20 people, including a baby, have died after an overcrowded boat sank on the Lukenie River in the Western Democratic Republic of Congo over the weekend. The incident occurred overnight from Saturday to Sunday as the motorized wooden vessel, carrying approximately 300 people and cargo, struck debris while en route to Nioki, according to Kutu district administrator Jacques Nzenza.
Search efforts have recovered 20 bodies so far, with the search still ongoing. Nzenza emphasized the dangers of night travel on rivers, a common mode of transportation in the country due to the scarcity of roads. This tragedy follows a similar incident in July, where 25 people died in a boat sinking on the Congo River, and a 2019 disaster on Lake Kivu that claimed around 100 lives.
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
It has been rumored that bandits have made their way to Lagos, and allegedly they were spotted in Ibeju-Lekki, where some residents became suspicious of them and reported the matter.
A clip of the group of men went viral online, and many people became concerned. Whether true or not, fear has been sparked among Lagosians as they worry that bandits may already be in the state. Even if the reports remain unconfirmed, many believe it is still a possibility worth paying attention to.
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