passengers to Lokoja market when it
capsized
Thirty-three people are said to have died in
Niger after a boat carrying them capsized.
The incident is said to have occurred around the
Dere area of the state and the passengers were
reportedly on their way from Katcha to Lokoja
market.
Leadership reports that the boat was carrying
about 100 passengers but it lost control and hit a
tree in the middle of the river.
The boat then split in two resulting in the death of
the victims, consisting of mostly women and
children who weren't able to swim to safety.
The accident has reportedly been confirmed by
the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP
Abiodun Gambari.
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