Update On The Boat Tragedy In River Niger

Nigeria should be mourning if we are a country where human lives matter, especially the lives of "the people". One hundred and fifty persons were feared dead on Friday following a boat mishap in River Niger, close to Malilli village in the Borgu area of Niger State.

While 42 bodies were recovered and confirmed dead, over 100 others are reportedly missing. So far, there was no survivor. Emergency personnel are trying to recover more bodies. The Public Relation Officer of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Mr. Ibrahim Hussaini, said: