S. A: FOUR PEOPLE HAVE DIED AFTER A CAR WAS SWEPT AWAY AT AN OVERFLOWING BRIDGE IN THE MAKOTOPONG RIVER NEAR SEBAYENG.(PHOTO).

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 Four people have died after a car was swept away at an overflowing bridge in the Makotopong River near Sebayeng. Police recovered the bodies after a blue Renault Kwid carrying five occupants was pulled into the river during heavy water flow on Sunday morning, 8 March 2026. One passenger escaped from the vehicle and alerted police and emergency services. Police say the car was travelling along the Madiga–Makotopong gravel road when it overturned at the flooded bridge and was dragged into the river. The Provincial Search and Rescue team recovered the first body on Sunday. The victim was identified as Lebapa Petrus Mochitele, 27, from Madiga Village. EMS personnel declared him dead at the scene. Search operations resumed on Monday with the SAPS Water Wing Unit, EMS Search and Rescue, the Fire and Rescue Department, and an EMS helicopter. Teams located the submerged vehicle and recovered three more bodies. The victims were identified as Seobi Dikgale, 33, Betty Makokoane, 22, and Shel...

GOVERNORS’ FORUM CONDEMNS KILLINGS IN BENUE COMMUNITIES, PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR PEACE. (PHOTO).


 Governors’ Forum Condemns Killings in Benue Communities, Pledges Support for Peace


The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has vehemently condemned the recent killings in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, describing the act as a “grievous affront to human dignity.”


In a statement issued on Monday by NGF Chairman, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, the forum expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and the Benue State government. “We stand in unwavering solidarity with those grieving at this time of profound sorrow,” the statement read. “We pray for the peaceful repose of the departed, divine comfort for families, speedy recovery for the injured, and resilience for survivors.”


The NGF pledged its full cooperation to assist the Benue State government and relevant authorities in restoring peace and security in the affected areas. It also called on Nigerians, regardless of creed or affiliation, to denounce such brutality and work toward a nation built on peace, justice, and mutual respect.


The forum extended its condolences to Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, the government, and the people of the state for the devastating attack on the two communities, urging collective action to prevent further violence.

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