At Least 60 Dead in Nigeria Boat Accident

Spread the love

At least 60 people have tragically lost their lives after a boat carrying mostly women and children capsized in Nigeria’s northern Niger state.

The boat was returning from a religious festival when the accident occurred late on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

The wooden boat, which was transporting nearly 300 passengers, sank on the River Niger near the Gbajibo Community.

According to Jibril Abdullahi Muregi, the chairman of the Mokwa local government area, around 160 people have been rescued, while search and rescue efforts continue for the remaining passengers.

THIS IS TRENDING:   Accident: 1 Dead, 4 Injured In A Gruesome Accident On The Tema Motorway

About Juventus Kantaayel

Check Also

Togo In Turmoil As Faure Gnassingbé Extends Rule After 20 Years In Power Amid ‘Constitutional Coup’ Protests

Spread the love The Republic of Togo has been plunged into turmoil following widespread agitations …