Boat Capsizes in Nigeria’s Niger State, Killing 25

A boat carrying passengers to a market in the Munya area of Niger State, Nigeria, capsized in the Shiroro region. According to initial reports, 25 people have died, and dozens are still missing.

Authorities have stated that search and rescue operations are ongoing, with fears that the death toll may rise.

Boat accidents are common in Nigeria during the rainy season, particularly on rivers and lakes, often due to overcrowding and poor safety measures.