Not less than 60 our bodies have been recovered after a ship carrying 300 folks capsised in Niger State.
In a launch by the Press Secretary to the Council Chairman of Mokwa native authorities, Abubakar Dakani, the boat capsised on the infamous Gbajibo River in Mokwa Native Authorities Space of Niger State yesterday night.
He mentioned the boat was travelling from Mundi to Gbajibo for the Annual Maulud celebration when the incident occurred.
The discharge additionally confirmed that Council Chairman Abdullahi Muregi acknowledged the restoration of roughly 60 our bodies, whereas 10 survivors have been discovered.
It added that rescue efforts in collaboration with the State emergency administration company and locals are ongoing to get well others who’re lacking.
Abdullahi Baba-Arah, director-general of the Niger State Emergency Administration Company (NSEMA), additionally confirmed the incident in a press release on Wednesday.
He famous that 150 individuals had been rescued following the swift response of the company and different neighborhood volunteers.
Baba-Arah mentioned the company is but to establish the reason for the mishap.
“The boat mishap occurred final evening Oct. 1, round 8:30 pm on the River Niger, upstream Jebba dam,” the assertion reads.
“The boat carrying roughly 300 passengers, largely ladies and kids, was travelling from Mundi neighborhood for Mawlid celebrations at Gbajibo.
“The company in collaboration with the state Ministry of Transport, Mokwa Native Authorities Emergency Committee, native divers, and neighborhood volunteers, are directing and monitoring search and rescue operations.
“The company will present correct and well timed updates on the state of affairs.”