Boat Capsizing in Northern Nigeria: 17 Dead and Over 70 Missing

A passenger boat capsized in Nigeria’s Taraba state, resulting in 17 deaths and at least 73 people missing. The boat, carrying over 100 passengers, including women and children, was travelling along the Benue River when it capsized on October 28. Rescuers have found 14 survivors and the bodies of 17 deceased individuals, but the search operation for the missing passengers and crew is ongoing. The boat was reportedly overloaded, and authorities are investigating the incident. The rising water level of the Benue River is hampering the search operation, raising the possibility of finding additional bodies downstream.

A passenger boat capsized in Nigeria’s Taraba state, resulting in 17 deaths and at least 73 people missing. The boat, carrying over 100 passengers, including women and children, was travelling along the Benue River when it capsized on October 28. Rescuers have found 14 survivors and the bodies of 17 deceased individuals, but the search operation for the missing passengers and crew is ongoing. The boat was reportedly overloaded, and authorities are investigating the incident. The rising water level of the Benue River is hampering the search operation, raising the possibility of finding additional bodies downstream.

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