Many people believed to be traders have been reported dead during a boat mishap that occured in Shiroro local government area of Niger state Saturday.
The incident was said to have occured around 11:45 a m in Gunu village on Saturday when the boat was ferrying goods and people believed to be traders heading for Kwaita Zumba market.
The cause of the mishap is yet to be ascertained.
Niger State Emergency Management Agency NSEMA which confirmed the incident could not also however ascertain the number of casualties.
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Director of Information and Special Duties, Ibrahim Hussaini in a Statement said,“NSEMA has received a report of a boat mishap incident which occurred today, 26th July 2025, around 11 :45am when a Boat loaded with Commodities and unspecified number of passengers heading to Kwata, Zumba Market, capsized along with its occupants”.
“The driver and few passengers were rescued and one of them has been admitted in General Hospital Kuta and he is currently receiving treatment”.
“At the time of filling this report, the exact number of Casualties could not be confirmed as search and rescue operation is still on going by NSEMA desk officers, local divers and Volunteers”.
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