The Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, has confirmed the report of a boat mishap that occurred in Borgu Local Government Area of the state.
The Director-General of the agency, Alhaji Abdullahi Baba-Arah, disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Monday.
He stated that the incident happened on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat took off from Dugga Mashaya in Dugga Ward, heading towards Wara Market in Kebbi State.
Baba-Arah noted that the boat was conveying passengers estimated to be around 100, including goods, grains and other valuables.
According to him, NSEMA has yet to ascertain the number of deaths and survivors.
He said search-and-rescue operations are ongoing by local divers, NSEMA desk officers and local government officials.
