A boat carrying 300 passengers capsized in the river at Gbajibo, Niger State.
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The boat was transporting passengers from the Mundi community to attend a Maulud celebration at the Gbajibo community when the accident occurred.
According to the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), 36 corpses have been recovered as of Thursday evening. The Director General of NSEMA, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, provided updates on the search-and-rescue operation, stating that 150 passengers were immediately rescued, while another 150 were initially declared missing.
The boat was reportedly carrying a large number of women and children. NSEMA, in collaboration with the State Ministry of Transport, Mokwa Local Government Emergency Committee, local divers, and community volunteers, is directing and monitoring the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts to recover the remaining missing passengers.
The incident has left the affected communities in shock and mourning. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and working to provide support to the families of the victims.
As search-and-rescue operations continue, the final toll of this tragic event remains uncertain. The thoughts and condolences of the nation are with the families and communities affected by this devastating accident.
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