Many Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes In Niger

Tragedy struck on Saturday in Niger State following a boat mishap in Shiroro Local Government Area of the state, in which many are feared dead.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) has confirmed the incident, saying the casualty figures are not yet ascertained.

The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred at about 11:45 a.m. on Saturday in Gunu, while the boat was heading towards the Kwata-Zumba market. It was reportedly loaded with commodities such as farm produce and an unspecified number of passengers, mostly traders, on board the ill-fated boat.

NSEMA, in a statement by its Director General, Hon. Abdullahi Baba Arah, explained that rescue operations have been deployed to the scene of the accident.

He said, “NSEMA has received a report of a boat mishap incident which occurred today,( yesterday )26th July 2025, around 11:45 am when a Boat loaded with Commodities and an unspecified number of passengers heading towards Kwata, Zumba Market, capsized along with its occupants.”

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He stated further that the driver and a few passengers were rescued, adding that, “one of them has been admitted to General Hospital Kuta, in Shiroro Local Government Council Headquarters of the State, and he is currently receiving treatment.”

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According to the NSEMA boss, “as of the time of filling this report, the number of casualties could not be confirmed nor ascertained, as the search and rescue operation is still ongoing by NSEMA desk officers, local divers, and Volunteers.”

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