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A tragic boat accident on the River Niger in Tungan Sule has claimed at least 60 lives, with more injured and missing. The boat, carrying over 100 passengers heading to a burial, struck a submerged tree stump and capsized.
Rescue efforts have saved around 50 individuals, while at least 10 remain in critical condition. Most of the victims were women and children
Details & Response:
Overloading and poor enforcement of water safety regulations were cited as primary causes.
The government has launched a “No Life Jacket, No Travel” campaign and plans to distribute 42,000 life jackets nationwide