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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 claims eight lives in Delta

A boat mishap at Bennet Island in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local…

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Mourning, visitations trail tragic boat mishap in Kwara community
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Mourning, visitations trail tragic boat mishap in Kwara community

More than 300 persons in the Gwajibo Mudi community, a riverine area…

Biola Azeez
11 rescued, five missing as two boats capsize in Lagos, Boat mishap: Ex-Kogi speaker condoles victims’ families, govt
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Niger boat accident caused by overloading, night travelling — WABOTAN

The Waterfront Boat Owners and Transporters Association of Nigeria (WABOTAN) has expressed…

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Speaker Abbas laments Niger boat mishap, 60 deaths

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Friday…

Kehinde Akintola
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Four survived as 93 bodies recovered in Niger boat mishap

Over 90 dead bodies were said to have been recovered at the…

Biola Azeez
NSEMA confirms recovery of 36 bodies from October 1st boat tragedy in Niger
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NSEMA confirms recovery of 36 bodies from October 1st boat tragedy in Niger

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has reported that 36 dead…

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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Niger boat mishap: 134 persons missing, 16 corpses recovered

No fewer than about 134 persons have been declared missing, while 16…

Adelowo Oladipo
Kwara: More than 160 persons feared dead in boat mishaps
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Kwara: More than 160 persons feared dead in boat mishaps

More than 160 people have been feared killed in a boat mishap…

Biola Azeez
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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Niger: Boat with 200 Passengers capsizes in Mokwa

A boat carrying approximately 200 passengers capsized on Monday, October 1st, 2024…

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Speaker Abbas decries deaths of 40 in Zamfara boat mishap

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on…

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