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At Least 40 Feared Dead in Nigeria Boat Accident
Unfortunately, Boat accidents are common on Nigeria’s poorly regulated waterways, often attributed to overloaded boats, inadequate maintenance, and lax safety measures. These incidents are particularly prevalent during the annual rainy season when rivers and lakes swell, increasing the risk of accidents as reported by Jacarandafm.
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Bala Mohammed, the administrator of the Yauri district where the latest accident occurred on Monday, reported that they are still in the process of searching for 40 passengers who are believed to have drowned. However, this search operation is challenging due to the high water levels and strong currents brought about by the rainy season.
In a tragic incident last month, a boat carrying over 100 farmers capsized on the Niger River in Niger state, resulting in the recovery of 24 bodies while 50 individuals remained missing. Similarly, a boat ferrying traders overturned in a lake in northeastern Adamawa state just days earlier, leading to the drowning of 10 people, with three individuals still unaccounted for, according to emergency officials.
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