25 dead, dozens missing in Niger boat accident - Tellbrief.com

25 dead, dozens missing in Niger boat accident

At least 25 people are dead and dozens of others missing after a boat capsized in Niger State. “While at least 150 people were rescued from the scene, 25 bodies have so far been recovered.

”The boat accident occurred Tuesday night in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. “President Tinubu commiserates with the families of the victims and prays for the repose of the souls of the dead,” Mr Onanuga wrote.

The Niger accident is the latest in a series of boat mishaps across Nigeria where water transport is poorly regulated. “President Tinubu thanked emergency workers and local divers who were working to find the remaining people,” he added.

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