At least 27 people have died and more than 100 are missing after a boat capsized in northern Nigeria, with overcrowding and poor safety measures contributing to the tragedy.
Authorities are struggling to enforce safety measures for water transportation, leading to frequent accidents caused by overcrowding and poorly maintained boats.
Rescuers faced challenges locating the capsized boat hours after the incident, highlighting the difficulties in managing emergencies in Nigeria's remote areas.
Overcrowding is prevalent in Nigeria's water transport as many lack good road alternatives; this situation has spurred a series of deadly incidents.
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