Nigerian rescuers are looking for dozens of missing persons

One of the local advisers said that rescue workers in northern Nigeria are still searching for about 25 missing passengers after a boat accident in the state of Sokoto on Sunday.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said that the boat was carrying more than 50 people to a local market when it turned in the Juronio River.

Amino Barry, a consultant at Sokoto, said that 25 people were found alive, as the rescue efforts continued on Monday.

Earlier, Nima said she “intensified efforts alongside local authorities to locate (those) is still missing.” Boat accidents occur regularly in Nigeria due to overcrowding, poorly maintained boats and the failure of safety regulations.

In December 2024, 54 bodies of the Niger River have been recovered After a boat, he might carry more than 200 passengers.

A month ago, a wooden cache boat, packed with nearly 300 passengers, turned and sank in the middle of Niger, killing nearly 200 people.

In another accident, he gained a lot of attention, More than 100 people drowned two years ago In the southwestern part of the country.

The ship, in which they were carrying about 300 passengers traveling from the state of Kara to Niger, after a wedding celebration.

According to government regulations, all passengers are supposed to wear life jackets, but they are not always available, especially in rural areas.