By Gwurld4026 
River State: Brothers’ Drowning Incident Shocks Community
In the early hours of Thursday, April 10, 2025, two brothers, Ismail Alaba and his sibling, tragically drowned in the Katcha River while returning from a shopping trip. The incident occurred as they were coming back from purchasing bags of rice in a nearby town.
Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Community members are deeply saddened by the loss and are being urged to exercise caution when traveling near or across rivers, especially during early or late hours.