Tragic Boat Mishap Claims 10 Lives in Niger State

In Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, a reported boat mishap has claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including Farida Muntari, Sharhabila Sagir, Abubakar Sadiq, Na’ima Ibrahim, Amina, Safaratu Ibrahim, Sadiq Ibrahim, Rafiya Yakubu, and two unidentified victims.

The tragic incident occurred on Thursday between 1:30 pm and 2 pm, attributed to strong waves and water hyacinth. The boat, transporting 34 passengers from Zangoro Bassa-Kukoki Ward terminal to Gijiwa-Kato Ward terminal in Shiroro LG, capsized.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), as per a statement by Ibrahim Audu Hussani, the Head of Information and Special Duties, in collaboration with the Shiroro Local Government chairman, determined that water hyacinth and strong waves caused the mishap.

The ill-fated boat carried 34 people, comprising 10 males, 14 females, and 10 children. Of the passengers, 24 survivors have been identified, and search-and-rescue operations are actively underway at the scene.

The boat had six drivers, namely Dahiru Yusuf, Sa’idu Shu’aibu, Ahmadu Garba, Sa’idu Garba, Abdulaziz Yahaya, and Lukuman Sani, according to NSEMA. Efforts are ongoing to compile comprehensive information on the incident.

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