In the state of Kogi in the west of Nigeria, a boat turned over, transporting passengers and cargo, as a result of which at least 20 people were killed.
As the local media reports with reference to official sources, the incident occurred on the river in the Ibaji area, when the ship, which was heading to the Ilushi market, turned upside down due to overload. data, most of the dead are women. The exact number of those on board is unknown, but it is reported that a significant number of people are listed as missing.
local authorities organized rescue operations. Representatives of emergency services expressed concern that the number of victims could increase as new information enters.
This tragedy has become another in a series of similar incidents in Nigeria. Over the past two months, more than 120 people have died in the northern regions of the country as a result of the crashes of boats.
in an attempt to prevent further tragedies by the Nigeria government has previously been a ban on the operation of unlicensed boats throughout the country.