No fewer than 29 people have died in a boat mishap in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident occurred on September 2, 2025, around 11:30 am.
Confirming the development in a statement on Wednesday, the Director of Information and Special Duties, Niger State Emergency Agency, NSEMA, Dr Ibrahim Hussaini on behalf of the Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, said the boat was carrying 90 passengers when the incident occurred.
He explained that the boat capsized after colliding with a tree stump due to suspected overloading.
The boat was conveying passengers, including women and children, traveling from Tugan Sule in Shagunu Ward to Dugga for a condolence visit.
Arah disclosed that rescue efforts led by the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, have rescued 50 people with two still missing.
“The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has recovered 29 bodies, 50 people rescued alive, and two individuals are still missing,” the DG NSEMA revealed.
He stated that search operations are ongoing to locate the missing persons.
Niger boat mishap claims 29 lives, 50 rescued, two missing
