Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Boat Accident in Nigeria Claims At Least 26 Lives
A boat carrying traders in Nigeria sank, causing at least 26 people to die.
The accident happened on the River Niger in Kogi State.
The traders were going from Ibaji in Kogi State to a market in Ilushi, Edo State.
A state official confirmed the deaths.
This incident is another in a series of deadly waterway accidents in the area.
The specific cause of the boat's overturning has not been provided in the available information.
A boat carrying traders capsized on the River Niger in Nigeria.
The accident occurred in Kogi State.
At least 26 people drowned in the incident.
The boat was traveling from Ibaji to Ilushi market.
A state official confirmed the fatalities.
- Who
- Traders traveling by boat
- What
- A boat capsized, resulting in at least 26 deaths.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- River Niger in Kogi State, Nigeria
- Why
- The boat overturned during a journey.
- Casualties
- At least 26 fatalities
- Location
- River Niger, Kogi State, Nigeria
- Origin
- Ibaji district, Kogi State
- Destination
- Ilushi market, Edo State
- Date of Accident
- Wednesday