At least 64 people died after boat capsized in Nigeria

At least 64 people are believed to have died after a boat accident on a river in Zamfara state, northwestern Nigeria.

Scene of the boat capsize in Nigeria. Photo: RNZ

According to local authorities, more than 900 farmers have to cross the river every day to go to work, but there are only two boats, which often leads to overloading.

Zamfara state is also plagued by criminal gangs seeking control of its mineral resources and has been severely affected by flooding, which displaced more than 10,000 residents two weeks ago.

HUY QUOC

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/it-nhat-64-nguoi-thiet-mang-do-lat-thuyen-o-nigeria-post758986.html