President Bola Tinubu has sent his condolences to the Government and people of Niger State over the boat accident which occurred Tuesday night at Mokwa Local Government Area of the state.
The boat, which was said to be carrying about 300 people, primarily women and children, was sailing on the Gbajibo River from the Mundi community when it capsized.
While at least 150 people were rescued from the scene, 25 bodies have been recovered so far.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president expressed his sympathy with the families of the victims and prayed for the repose of the souls of the dead.
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He also directed the National Inland Waterways Authority to investigate the spate of boat accidents in Niger state and across the country and devise modalities to check the trend.
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