The Digest:Tension has erupted in Taraba State following the capsizing of a boat near the abandoned Namnai Bridge in Gassol Local Government Area. The tragic incident, which left three people missing, highlights the ongoing neglect of critical infrastructure in the region.
Key Points:
- The accident occurred on Friday after a heavy downpour.
- Three people remain missing after the boat capsized.
- Namnai Bridge, which once connected Taraba to other regions, has been abandoned for over a year.
- Residents rely on makeshift boats due to the collapse of the bridge, raising safety concerns.
- Search and rescue operations are ongoing with local volunteers involved.
- Professor John Ajai shared his close call with a similar incident, calling the bridge a "daily threat."
- The neglect of the bridge has disrupted local economies and is now putting lives at risk.
- Critics, including local lawmakers, condemn the federal government's inaction in repairing the bridge.
The Namnai Bridge tragedy highlights the urgent need for government action to rebuild critical infrastructure and ensure public safety in Taraba and surrounding areas.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria
