A devastating boat accident occurred early Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi stretch of the River Niger, leaving dozens feared dead and several others unaccounted for.
According to eyewitness accounts, the vessel, reportedly owned by Musa Dangana, was carrying over 200 passengers, including market vendors and farm workers, en route to the Katcha weekly market when it capsized, plunging everyone on board into the river.
Local divers have taken the lead in rescue operations, recovering eight bodies so far, while the search for the remaining passengers continues.
This tragic event comes shortly after a similar incident on October 1, 2024, when a boat capsized on the Muwo Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area, Niger State, resulting in significant loss of life.
Preliminary reports indicate that none of the passengers were wearing life jackets, a critical safety oversight that likely contributed to the high fatalities.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but an investigation into the cause of the disaster is expected.
Stay tuned for further updates as more details emerge.
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