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Boat accident in Nigeria leaves at least 31 people dead, authorities say

The boat was overloaded and hit a submerged tree stump, causing at least 60 deaths and ongoing rescue efforts, with most victims being women and children, officials said.

  • At least 60 people have died and many more have been rescued after a boat capsized in Niger State, Nigeria, according to local officials.
  • The vessel struck a submerged tree stump while heading to Dugga for a condolence visit, said the Niger State Emergency Management Agency.
  • A majority of the deceased were women and children, according to Sa'adu Inuwa Muhammad, the district head of Shagumi.
  • Rescue operations are ongoing as officials work to recover more missing persons, which could increase the death toll.
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A boat capsized on a river in north-central Nigeria, killing at least 32 people, according to a new report on Thursday.

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At least sixty people have died in Nigeria when a passenger boat capsized. The accident occurred in the northern state of Niger, not to be confused with the West African country. More than one hundred passengers were on the boat. "At least ten people were found in serious condition, and many more are still being sought," said a local official. Dozens of people have been rescued so far. The vessel had departed Tuesday morning for the town of Dugg…

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
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