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He said 24 persons have been rescued and one body recovered, adding that search and rescue operation was ongoing to recover the remaining missing persons.
No fewer than 10 persons have allegedly died in a boat mishap in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) in a statement signed by the Head of Information and Special Duties, Ibrahim Audu Hussani, said that during a visit to the scene with the Shiroro Local Government chairman, it was discovered that the mishap was caused by water hyacinth and strong waves. A grafting tree was also identified as a factor that contributed to the development.
Niger State authorities said the boat mishap was caused by water hyacinth, strong waves and a grafting tree.
A total of 10 persons have allegedly died in a boat mishap in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The deceased include Farida Muntari,
Garba Salihu, Head of Relief and Rehabilitation, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, revealed this.