Dozens Killed, Missing After Boat Sinks in Nigeria’s Niger State
A boat carrying at least 90 passengers has sunk in Niger State, north-central Nigeria, leaving dozens dead.
The State Emergency Management Agency said 29 bodies were recovered, 50 people rescued, and two are still missing. Local officials warned the death toll could be as high as 60. The boat had left Tungan Sule in the Malale district and was heading towards Dugga. The authorities attributed the accident to overloading and collision.
At least 30 people, mostly traders, died after an overloaded boat capsized in Sokoto State in August. Boat accidents are common in Nigeria, particularly during the annual rainy season, from March to October, when rivers and lakes overflow.
