The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, has confirmed the occurrence of a boat accident in the Borgu Local Government Area of the state.
The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, revealed this information in a statement in Minna on Monday
He said that the incident occurred on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat departed from Dugga Mashaya in Dugga Ward, heading towards Wara Market in Kebbi State
Baba-Arah noted that the boat was transporting an estimated 100 passengers, including goods, grains, and other valuables. According to him, NSEMA has yet to determine the number of deaths and survivors.
He said that ongoing search-and-rescue operations involve local divers, NSEMA desk officers, and local government officials
Kanyi Daily recalls that in Rivers State a boat accident had claimed the lives of at least 20 individuals.
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