Tears as 7 Family Members Die While Returning from Mother’s Burial

Benue family have been drowned in compounding grief following the sudden death of seven members while on their way from the burial of a mother.

In a report shared by the NTA, Mohammed Ali’s family in Benue State is confronted with the disastrous experience, while the mourners, attempting to cross the River Benue and the boat conveying them capsized.

Among the victims of the boat mishaps are seven members of the Mohammed Ali family. The situation turned the farewell into heartbreak and despair.

The report reads in part:

“What began as a solemn journey home after the burial of their mother ended in unimaginable tragedy. As mourners attempted to cross the River Benue, the boat conveying them capsized, turning a day of farewell into one of heartbreak and despair. Among the victims were seven members of the same family.”