By Olu Samuel, Lokoja

The flooding in Kogi State has claimed two casualties with two dead bodies recovered from the Ganaja River by divers.

As at time of the press swimmers have been on the search following the capsized of a boat yesterday that was ferrying people to Ajaokuta end of the road.

The water had overflown from the River Niger, crossed the Road, with people now having to resort to the use of canoe.

The boat mishap which happened yesterday according to eye witness report had passengers crossing from Ganaja to the Ajaokuta end, unfortunately the boat could not take them to there destination.

As at time of press efforts to confirm the story failed as the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Williams Ayah could not be reached.