27 Die in Kwara Boat Tragedy Amid Overloading, Storm

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A devastating boat accident has claimed the lives of 27 passengers in Kwara State. The victims were returning from a market trip in Niger State when their overloaded boat capsized three days ago at night.

The incident comes just seven months after a similar tragedy in Gbajibo community, Kaiama Local Government Area, where over 100 villagers lost their lives.

According to eyewitnesses and a survivor, the locally made boat—built to carry 100 passengers—was routinely overloaded with up to 300 people, especially during the rainy and dry seasons. The survivor also noted that a violent storm and strong winds just before the rain worsened the situation.


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Confirming the incident, Chairman of Kaiama Local Government, Abdullah Danladi, who led a government delegation to console the bereaved families, condemned the recurring boat mishaps. He announced the formation of a committee to enforce strict life jacket regulations and a ban on night-time boat travel.

The Emir of Kaiama, His Royal Highness Muazu Umar, also pledged to intensify public awareness campaigns to promote water travel safety and prevent further loss of lives.


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