Baba Takwara, a farmer, has drowned in the White Volta River at Yama near Walewale in the North East Region, following the spillage of the Bagre Dam on Monday, August 25, 2025.

The deceased, originally from Kpasenkpe but farming in Yama, was attempting to harvest his crops with the help of ten other men when the tragedy occurred, 3news.com reported.

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According to the Assembly Member for the area, Jacob Nluki, Baba Takwara asked his companions to begin working across the river while he stayed behind to fetch water and food. However, he never returned.

A search was launched, and his body was later discovered in the river, the report noted.

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His remains have since been recovered and buried in accordance with Islamic customs, the report added.

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