Dozens feared drowned as boat capsizes in northern Nigeria
The accident happened Sunday in Jigawa state, according to local authorities. Police spokesman Shi'isu Adam said up to 40 people drowned when the boat sank while crossing a river. Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency gave a different, lower toll.
- ▪The accident happened Sunday in Jigawa state, according to local authorities.
- ▪Police spokesman Shi'isu Adam said up to 40 people drowned when the boat sank while crossing a river.
- ▪Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency gave a different, lower toll.
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News Dozens feared drowned as boat capsizes in northern Nigeria Marine police, fishermen and other rescuers assist with recovering the bodies of two crew members, - Copyright © africanews AP Photo By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Last updated: 9 minutes ago Nigeria Rescue teams in northwestern Nigeria were searching Monday for survivors after a boat capsized with dozens of people on board. The accident happened Sunday in Jigawa state, according to local authorities. Police spokesman Shi'isu Adam said up to 40 people drowned when the boat sank while crossing a river. Women and children were among them, he said. One body was recovered on Sunday. Five more were found early Monday. Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency gave a different, lower toll.
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