At least 13 people have died and dozens remain missing after a wooden boat capsized in Nigeria’s Niger State, officials confirmed Sunday.
The overloaded vessel, carrying traders and farm produce from Gunu to a weekly market in the Shiroro area, overturned on Saturday. Only three people, including the boat operator, have been rescued so far, while the total number of passengers remains unknown due to the absence of a manifest, according to Xinhua.
Local divers and volunteers are continuing search and rescue efforts. Boat accidents are frequent in Nigeria, often linked to overloading and poor safety measures.