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25 Dead, 14 Missing in Nigeria Boat Accident
A boat carrying 52 passengers capsized in Yobe State, Nigeria, on January 4, 2024.
The boat was traveling from Adiyani village to Garbi town when it overturned in the Yobe River.
So far, 25 people have died, 13 have been rescued, and 14 are still missing.
The cause of the accident is reported as leakage by the police, while the emergency agency stated that the boat overturned.
Rescue operations are ongoing with the help of security agencies, emergency responders, and local volunteers.
Boat accidents are common in Nigeria, often due to overloading and poor safety measures.
A boat carrying 52 passengers capsized in Yobe State, Nigeria, on January 4, 2024.
25 people have died, 13 have been rescued, and 14 are still missing.
The boat was traveling from Adiyani village to Garbi town when it overturned in the Yobe River.
The cause of the accident is reported as leakage by the police, while the emergency agency stated that the boat overturned.
Rescue operations are ongoing with the help of security agencies, emergency responders, and local volunteers.
- Who
- Passengers from Adiyani village and Garbi town, Yobe State
- What
- Boat capsized in Yobe River
- Where
- Yobe State, northeastern Nigeria
- When
- January 4, 2024, at 8:00 PM local time (1900 GMT)
- Why
- Leakage (police), Overturned (emergency agency)
Key facts
- Location
- Yobe State, Nigeria
- Date
- January 4, 2024
- Time
- 8:00 PM local time (1900 GMT)
- Passengers
- 52
- Rescued
- 13
- Dead
- 25
- Missing
- 14
- Cause
- Leakage (police), Overturned (emergency agency)
Quotes
Mohammed Goje
Head of the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency
“So far, 13 passengers have been rescued alive, while 25 bodies have been recovered. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for 14 missing persons.”
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Lawan Adam
Jigawa State police spokesperson
“It was a market day, and the victims were returning home after trading. If the driver survives, he will be prosecuted for negligence.”
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Babagana Shettima
Resident of Adiyani
“When the boat's arrival was delayed, relatives raised the alarm. It was later discovered the canoe had capsized halfway. Divers recovered some bodies.”
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