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...

BENUE: OGBADIBO LG CHAIR DECLARES CURFEW IN OROKAM OVER RISING INSECURITY.(PHOTO).


 BENUE: OGBADIBO LG CHAIR DECLARES CURFEW IN OROKAM OVER RISING INSECURITY


17th August, 2025   


The Executive Chairman of Ogbadibo Local Government Area, Hon. Sunday Ameh Ajunwa, has declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew in and around Orokam community following a surge in kidnappings and violent attacks that have claimed lives in recent weeks.


In an official statement issued on Saturday, August 16, the council boss announced that the restriction of movement will take effect from Sunday, August 17, 2025, between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. daily until further notice.


According to Ajunwa, the measure is aimed at curtailing criminal activities, limiting unnecessary movement at night, and enabling security agencies to intensify patrols and respond swiftly to emergencies.


He urged residents to comply fully with the directive and cooperate with security operatives to safeguard lives and property in the area.

Cr: Winner James

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