Historical Events tagged with "niger river"
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Accidents & Tragedies
Wedding Boat Capsizes on the Niger River
June 13th, 2023 1 years ago
A boat carrying guests from a wedding capsized on the Niger River in Kwara State, Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 100 people. The incident occurred as the boat was overloaded with attendees celebrating a marriage. Emergency services responded swiftly, but many victims were reported missing in the water. This tragedy has raised concerns about water safety regulations in the region.
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