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Nigeria River Accident: Child Rescued, One Missing
One child rescued in Yobe State river accident as search continues for second missing child.
In brief
One child rescued in Yobe State river accident as search continues for second missing child. A 14-year-old boy was rescued from a river in Yobe State, Nigeria, while search efforts continue for a second child who went missing. Originally reported by Allafrica.
River Accident in Yobe
Two children went missing at a river in Dapchi, Bursari Local Government Area of Yobe State on Sunday.
One Child Rescued
One of them identified as 14-year-old Goni Mustapha has been rescued while search operations continue for the second child.
Incident Time and Location
The incident occurred at about 2:30pm at Unguwar Bulama Alhaji Ahmadu in Dapchi community, according to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency.
Rescue Operations
State and local government search and rescue teams, alongside local divers, immediately commenced efforts to locate the children.
Rescued Child Details
Mustapha was recovered at about 5pm, while efforts to locate the second child were continuing.
Safety Advice
Residents, particularly parents and guardians, are urged to keep children away from rivers, streams and water bodies during rainy season.
The big picture
A 14-year-old boy was rescued from a river in Yobe State, Nigeria, while search efforts continue for a second child who went missing.
