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Boat mishap claims several lives in Niger

A boat conveying an unspecified number of passengers, along with bags of…

Adelowo Oladipo
One dead, multi-million Naira goods destroyed in Cross River boat mishap,Niger: Boat with 200 Passengers capsizes in Mokwa, 11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Five people have been confirmed missing after two boats capsized in the Imore area of Lagos State on Monday night. Eleven other passengers, who sustained injuries during the mishap, were rescued by police officers and local divers who were mobilized to the scene. According to reports, the two boats, which were loaded with goods, collided on the water, causing them to capsize. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the Nigerian Tribune, adding that efforts are ongoing to recover the missing occupants of the boats. Hundeyin stated, "On 07/10/2024 at about 19:00 hours, a distress call was received at Ilashe division that two unregistered passenger boats, both carrying passengers, allegedly collided in the middle of the lagoon at Imore town. As a result, the boats capsized, and the passengers, along with the goods, went under." "Based on this report, teams of conventional and marine police officers, local divers, and other emergency responders were swiftly mobilized to the scene. Eleven passengers were rescued with injuries and taken to the Naval Hospital, Navy Town, Alakija, for medical attention, while search and rescue efforts continue to recover the bodies of the remaining victims," he added. He also mentioned that an investigation into the incident is ongoing., Boat mishap claims eight lives in Delta
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Bayelsa: Two die, 13 missing in speedboat mishap

Two individuals have been confirmed dead, and the whereabouts of thirteen others…

Ebiowei Lawal
11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Boat mishap: Ex-Kogi speaker condoles victims’ families, govt
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Boat mishap claims lives of five burial guests in Delta

A tragic boat mishap has claimed no fewer than five lives while…

Ebenezer Adurokiya
committee to address boat mishaps, potential for youths, Oyetola promises to sustain zero piracy incidence on Nigerian waterways
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FG sets up seven-man committee to address boat mishaps

Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has constituted a…

Tola Adenubi
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NEMA rescues 49 victims from Benue boat mishap

Authorities of National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Monday says it has…

Kehinde Akintola
11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Boat mishap: Ex-Kogi speaker condoles victims’ families, govt
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Boat mishap: 20 feared dead on River Benue

At least 20 people were reported to have died on the River…

Johnson Babajide
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Kogi boat mishap, tragic loss — Senator Natasha

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has sympathised with the victims of the recent Kogi…

Israel Arogbonlo
One dead, multi-million Naira goods destroyed in Cross River boat mishap,Niger: Boat with 200 Passengers capsizes in Mokwa, 11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Five people have been confirmed missing after two boats capsized in the Imore area of Lagos State on Monday night. Eleven other passengers, who sustained injuries during the mishap, were rescued by police officers and local divers who were mobilized to the scene. According to reports, the two boats, which were loaded with goods, collided on the water, causing them to capsize. The Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the Nigerian Tribune, adding that efforts are ongoing to recover the missing occupants of the boats. Hundeyin stated, "On 07/10/2024 at about 19:00 hours, a distress call was received at Ilashe division that two unregistered passenger boats, both carrying passengers, allegedly collided in the middle of the lagoon at Imore town. As a result, the boats capsized, and the passengers, along with the goods, went under." "Based on this report, teams of conventional and marine police officers, local divers, and other emergency responders were swiftly mobilized to the scene. Eleven passengers were rescued with injuries and taken to the Naval Hospital, Navy Town, Alakija, for medical attention, while search and rescue efforts continue to recover the bodies of the remaining victims," he added. He also mentioned that an investigation into the incident is ongoing., Boat mishap claims eight lives in Delta
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Boat mishap: 54 dead, dozens missing in Niger

At least 54 bodies have been recovered following a boat accident involving…

Yekini Jimoh
NIWA laments loss, rising boat accidents, NIWA issues safety alert, Capsized boat departed, NIWA to sanction illegal operators within Nigeria’s inland waterways
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Kogi: Capsized boat departed abandoned jetty 1am — NIWA

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has revealed that the boat that…

Tola Adenubi
New CP warns criminals to steer clear of Niger,45 inmates regain freedom, One dead six injured in dynamite explosion Foundation launches peace, Niger scholarship board, implementation of LG autonomy, Police arrest three, Bus rams into building, IFAD trains Niger women, EFCC seeks operational collaboration, Niger pension board, Suspected hoodlums attack NSCDC, primary healthcare surveillance, girl-child education, Niger pensioners cry out, Niger CP presents over N30m cheques, TAYDI honours CP Niger with African Patriotic Leader award, late Katcha LG chair, SDGs’ inability to access funds, Niger Rep donates
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Boat mishap: Eight bodies recovered, others missing Niger

A boat carrying over 200 passengers, including market women and farm laborers,…

Yekini Jimoh

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