At least 60 bodies have been recovered following a tragic boat accident in Niger State. According to a statement by Abubakar Dakani, Press Secretary to the Council Chairman of Mokwa Local Government, the boat was carrying over 300 passengers when it capsized in the notorious Gbajibo River in Mokwa Local Government Area.

The boat was en route from Mundi to Gbajibo for the annual Maulud celebration when the accident occurred. The statement confirmed that Council Chairman Abdullahi Muregi acknowledged the recovery of around 60 bodies, while 10 survivors have been rescued.

Rescue operations, involving the State Emergency Management Agency and local volunteers, are ongoing as many passengers remain missing. This incident follows a similar boat tragedy in September 2023, where a vessel carrying over 50 passengers capsized, resulting in 24 fatalities as the passengers were headed to harvest their crops.