Boat Capsizes in Niger, Several Passengers Missing
On February 16 at 7:00 PM, a boat mishap took place in Niger State, specifically in the Shiroro Local Government Area, near Kami Village. The canoe, which was carrying seven passengers—six females and one male—capsized during the journey.
The passengers identified include Mustaph Yakubu, Sahura Yakubu, Zarifa Yakubu, Mommi Yakubu, Lizatu Yakubu, Zaratu Yusuf, and Sumaiya Ibrahim. Following the incident, local authorities, including police and divers, were mobilized to the scene for rescue operations.
As of the report, several individuals remain missing, and search efforts are ongoing to locate them. Further updates from the authorities are expected as rescue operations continue.
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