Death toll rises to 60 in Nigeria boat accident, officials say

4/9/2025 7:33

At least 60 people have died and dozens were rescued after a boat carrying over 100 passengers capsized in Nigeria's north-central Niger State, local officials said on Wednesday.



The vessel departed from Tungan Sule in Malale district on Tuesday morning, heading to Dugga for a condolence visit, when it struck a submerged tree stump near Gausawa community in Borgu Local Government Area.



Abdullahi Baba Ara, chair of Borgu Local Government Area, said the casualty figure was rising.



"The death toll of the boat incident has risen to 60," Baba Ara told Reuters. "Ten people have been found in serious condition and many are still being sought."



The incident occurred around 11 a.m. (1000 GMT).