Eight Die As Boat Carrying 200 Passengers Capsizes In Nigeria

Barely a month after a tragic maritime mishap in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger, a devastating boat accident has occurred in the early hours of Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the loss of multiple lives. Eyewitnesses said the boat, which belonged to one Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm labourers, en route to the Katcha weekly market in Niger State. It was said to have capsized, throwing all on board into the water. Rescue efforts are underway with…

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