At least 100 missing, 8 dead as boat capsizes in Nigerian river

A boat carrying over 200 passengers to a food market capsized on the River Niger in northern Nigeria, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths and many missing. Overcrowding is suspected as a cause. Local divers are conducting rescue efforts, and authorities are struggling to enforce safety regulations for water transportation in the region.

Nov 30, 2024 - 01:30
At least 100 missing, 8 dead as boat capsizes in Nigerian river
A boat carrying over 200 passengers to a food market capsized on the River Niger in northern Nigeria, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths and many missing. Overcrowding is suspected as a cause. Local divers are conducting rescue efforts, and authorities are struggling to enforce safety regulations for water transportation in the region.