An overcrowded boat carrying more than 100 people capsized on Tuesday in Niger State, Nigeria, after hitting a submerged tree stump on the Kainji Reservoir. The vessel, which set off from Tungan Sule village for a condolence visit, lost contact shortly after departure and was later found capsized, according to Al Jazeera.
Rescue teams have recovered at least 60 bodies, with others still missing. Survivors said the boat was overloaded, a frequent cause of such disasters. Some victims have already been buried, while several remain in critical condition.
Boat accidents are common in Nigeria’s river communities, especially during the rainy season, Al Jazeera reported.