A packed canoe capsized, leaving dozens dead or missing. At least sixteen people died, and fourteen more are missing after a canoe overloaded with around forty passengers overturned on the water between Garbi village in Yobe State and Adiyani village in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Police spokesperson Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the Saturday evening incident, noting ten people were rescued from the water.
Local reports indicated the vessel was traveling from Nguru local government when it capsized. Emergency crews are still searching for the missing individuals while an investigation into the cause begins. The tragedy highlights the dangers of river transport in the region, particularly with overcrowded boats.
Local reports indicated the vessel was traveling from Nguru local government when it capsized. Emergency crews are still searching for the missing individuals while an investigation into the cause begins. The tragedy highlights the dangers of river transport in the region, particularly with overcrowded boats.
