A boat carrying 100 passengers along with goods and grains, has capsized in Niger State. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) received a report of the incident, stating that it occurred in the Borgu Local Government area.
The Director-General, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, confirmed the mishap on Monday, revealing that the boat departed from Dugga Mashaya, heading towards Wara market in Kebbi State.
The agency is currently conducting search-and-rescue operations, involving local divers, agency desk officers, and local government officials, to determine casualties and survivors.
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