A devastating boat accident occurred in Kogi State, resulting in the loss of numerous lives. The incident involved a boat carrying around 200 traders, which capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger while en route to a market in Niger State.
As of the latest reports, 54 bodies have been recovered from the accident scene. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has been working to respond to the disaster, but the exact number of passengers on board remains unclear due to the absence of a manifest. Furthermore, it has been reported that none of the passengers weren’t wearing life jackets during the ill-fated night journey.
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and called for increased collaboration between agencies to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
