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Twenty-three people on board a commercial boat were feared dead when their boat, which was carrying thirty passengers, capsized the river Monday night in
Also speaking, a witness of the incident, Alhaji Sani Yauri, confirmed that the accident was caused by a heavy wind which resulted in the driver losing control of the boat.
No fewer than 23 persons have been feared dead after a boat capsized at Yauri River in the Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Northwestern Nigeria. The boat conveying about 30 traders and their goods, on Monday was said to have sailed from Kasabo village to Yauri town for commercial activities when it capsized. It was learnt that seven people were rescued alive while 23 others were still missing as rescue operation was still ongoing.