Passengers Drown in Boat Accident Crossing River Niger
An unspecified number of individuals traveling from Asaba to Onitsha for business drowned in a boat capsizing incident reported on Tuesday. The mishap occurred as these passengers attempted to cross the River Niger to bypass the closed First Niger Bridge, which has been under repair for nearly two weeks.
Commuters have faced difficulties accessing Onitsha, with some trekking across the bridge, while others use motorcycles or buses to reach the Second Niger Bridge. The boat option has become popular due to its lower cost, charging as little as N500 compared to N1,000 for motorcycles.
The incident involved passengers, including a couple identified as Mr. and Mrs. Victor, and another victim named Ikenna, along with three minors aged between 12 and 16 years. A video showed the bodies of the deceased at the riverbank.
As of the report, no official confirmation had been made regarding the incident.
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