Authorities in northwestern Nigeria have reported a tragic incident where an overloaded boat capsized, resulting in more than 100 people, mostly women and children, going missing. The incident occurred on Monday night in Niger state's Mokwa district as the boat, with a capacity of 100 passengers, was carrying around 300 individuals back from an Islamic festival along the Niger River.
Boat disasters are unfortunately common in Nigeria, particularly in remote areas where the lack of proper infrastructure forces many to rely on water transportation. This latest incident marks the fourth tragedy involving over 100 passengers in northern Nigeria since mid-2023, with a significant number of individuals remaining unaccounted for.
