Eight family members perish as vehicle plunges into Benue river

A devastating tragedy struck Benue State after eight members of the Kyégh family lost their lives when the vehicle transporting them veered off the road and plunged into River Dura in Kwande Local Government Area.

The victims were reportedly travelling for burial preparations when the accident occurred, leaving their community in deep sorrow.

The heartbreaking incident has drawn sympathy, particularly from the Executive Chairman of Vandeikya Local Government, Hon. Dennis Terkura Guda, who described the occurrence as “a heartbreaking tragedy that has thrown the entire Vandeikya Local Government into deep mourning.”

Moved by the magnitude of the loss, Hon. Guda stepped in to support the bereaved family.

He settled all outstanding mortuary bills and provided eight caskets to ensure the deceased are laid to rest with dignity.

The Chairman offered prayers for the Kyégh family, asking God to strengthen them during this painful moment and grant eternal rest to the departed.

He further assured the grieving relatives that the Vandeikya Local Government would not abandon them in their time of anguish.

“No family deserves to go through such unimaginable tragedy alone. We are one people, and their pain is our pain,” he stated.