At least 60 people drowned when a boat carrying hundreds, mostly women and children, capsized on the Niger River in Nigeria, highlighting ongoing issues with riverboat safety.
Rescue operations have resulted in the rescue of over 150 individuals, with the local authorities scrambling to find at least 80 people still reported missing.
Nigeria faces recurring riverboat accidents due to overloading, lax safety regulations, and poor maintenance, which often escalate into deadly incidents amidst climate challenges.
This incident follows particularly severe flooding in the region, where over 2,100 people were affected, exacerbating the risks associated with travel on the Niger River.
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