Boat Accident
22 died in Niger boat accident: Official
A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22 lives. The director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the incident in a statement in Minna on Friday. Mr Arah said the boat, sailing from Ebe Community in Kogi state […]
JUST IN: Over 150 passengers missing in Niger boat accident
No fewer than 150 passengers are feared missing following a boat accident in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. The ill-fated boat, which was carrying over 300 passengers—mostly women and children—capsized during a Maulid celebration journey on Tuesday. The passengers were said to be traveling from Mundi Community to Gbajibo Community for the Maulid […]
5 Die In Anambra Boat Accident
Five persons in the early hours of Sunday lost their lives in a boat accident in Anambra State, while 30 others were rescued.The victims had allegedly sailed from Kogi State to Anambra through the River Niger where they met their untimely deaths.A source in the riverine area of Anambra West Local Government Area said that […]