At least 40 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria

The President of Nigeria announced that at least 40 people drowned after a boat capsized in the northern part of the country.

Bola Tinubu stated on Sunday, September 15, that the boat was carrying farmers to their fields when the accident occurred.

Yazid Abubakar, a spokesperson for the police in Nigeria’s northern state of Zamfara, told the Associated Press that the incident took place on Saturday, resulting in 40 deaths, while five people were rescued.

At the same time, Human Rights Watch reported on Sunday, September 15, that at least 200 people have died in Nigeria due to flooding in the past month.

The capsized boat incident adds to the growing number of tragedies linked to water-related accidents in the country, exacerbating the humanitarian situation.

Local authorities have mobilized to search for any additional survivors, but the hope of finding more alive is diminishing as time passes.

The frequent occurrence of such accidents, combined with the devastating floods, highlights the need for improved safety measures and disaster preparedness in Nigeria, particularly in rural and flood-prone regions.

Nigeria faces environmental challenges, and government action, along with international support, is vital to address immediate impacts and implement long-term measures to protect vulnerable people.

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