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42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by nickxtra(m): 10:41am On Sep 29, 2013 |
The State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, confirmed the casualty figure. No fewer than 42 people were on Friday drowned in a boat mishap on River Niger close to Malilli Village in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 100 others on board were missing in the mishap which occurred at about 2 p.m. The Public Relations Officer of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Ibrahim Hussaini, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview on Saturday. Mr. Hussaini said the incident occurred around 2 pm when the traders were returning from Malili Village back to Tunga Illo Village across the River Niger, after the day’s market. He said the details were sketchy, but the boat which had over 150 passengers capsized midway and drowned 42 people, while 100 others were missing. The spokesman said that local divers from Malili Village had recovered 42 corpses, while efforts were being intensified to rescue possible survivors or the corpse of those drowned. “At the moment search and rescue is ongoing on the river. “I will make the details of the incident later, but the agency has dispatch its officers to assist the villagers in the rescue efforts,’’ he said. Mr. Hussaini said the recovered corpses would be given mass burial close to the river bank, adding that neighbouring villages had been alerted to look out for floating corpses. The Secretary to the State Government, Saidu Ndako, confirmed the boat mishap. “I received the information late in the night that a boat had capsized and 42 persons have drowned in the incident, while rescue operation is ongoing. “We believe that the boat was overload because the boat’s capacity was put at 60 passengers, but over 150 passengers were said to be on board during the incident. “The debris in the swollen river may also have been responsible for the incident,’’ Mr. Ndako said. Mr. Ndako said that the government condoled with the family of those who had lost their loved ones, and pray that Allah grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. Source: (NAN) http://premiumtimesng.com/news/145580-breaking-42-confirmed-dead-100-missing-niger-boat-mishap.html |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:11pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
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Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by kekakuz(m): 2:11pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
who do we blame for this. 150 on one local boat at once. they say nigerians like themselves but am beginning to doubt it. rip to dead and the struggle continues for the living |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Leyqute(m): 2:12pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Obviously the boat was overloaded. Its like having a molue on a river- and look what it caused. R.I.P to the lost lives. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by okelarine: 2:12pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Na ya hand i dey ooh God |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Codedrock(m): 2:14pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
OMG.. I wont believe this.. So all this people are gonna be chopped by fishes? OH MY GOD WHERE IS SPIDERMAN.? 1 Like |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:15pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Hmmm..Am ALiVE...MODUPE!!! 1 Like |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nikapetrelli(f): 2:16pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Rip to d death,God help d rest |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Hassanjj(m): 2:17pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Capacity: 60 Onboard: 150 nd bove. R.I.P. To the dead! |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Godsun2013(m): 2:17pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Who is to be blame? 60 seater, but 150 on board |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:18pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
they planned their death by riding on an overloaded boat to start with! And who rides on a boat without using life jackets? What stupidity will lead these Nigerians into, only God can tell. 3 Likes |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by kekakuz(m): 2:18pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Nikapetrelli: Rip to d death,God help d rest yea and to the dead too 1 Like |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Osama10(m): 2:19pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Overloading. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:20pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
42 drowned 100 missing. And how many survived ? Huh ? #R.I.P. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by TVTKOKO(m): 2:20pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Rip to d dead 2 Likes |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by collynzo2(m): 2:20pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
This reminds me of my NYSC days of crossing River Niger using canoe. I even crossed 2 days after a boat mishap like this happened. www.nairaland.com/1303713/crossing-river-niger-using-canoe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgE8nc2mmEY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhYkcn60tNU |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:20pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
100 missing? Let's be frank here, Over 60 are as good as dead among the hundred. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by simplyOJ(m): 2:20pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
unfortunate incidence. May God grant thier families the strength to bear these losses. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by pharmow: 2:21pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Government of the past and present should be blamed. Give my people quality education and release them from these shackles of ignorance and illiteracy. RIP to the dead 1 Like |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by bjbukzy(m): 2:21pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Mass burial? Wont they allow family members identify the corpse and bury them their own way 1 Like |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by otijah(m): 2:21pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
kekakuz: who do we blame for this.I was waiting to hear u call gej's name here, so that u go receive ur ban right away |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Layolaw(f): 2:23pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
may God have mercy on us, this is not BH oooo, RIP to the dead |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:23pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
142 passengers... wow! neva knew a boat can carry such amount |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by donphilopus: 2:25pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
This happened at about 3 days ago now.. There's no need of it making FP again now, because most of us might have seen it.. Anyways, RIP to the Dead |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Juell(m): 2:26pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Hmm |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by AGBORMAN1(m): 2:26pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
In the western world , they called it "Health & Safety" common sense But in Africa We believe that "Miracle, or God will save us" Wake up bros; use your common sense. We should help God to help us. Think "health & safety" It is clearly written in the bible: Heaven help those that help themselves May their soul R.I.P |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by collynzo2(m): 2:28pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
speedyboi:so once you can swim, you must be able to survive no matter the part of the river where your boat capsized? How many minutes / hours can you swim without getting tired? How many meters can you cover while swimming? Regarding the life jackets, poverty is the cause. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by theripper3: 2:29pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Obviously no life jackets in Naija. What is the worth of human life here? RIP to the dead. And may the missing be found in one piece. |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Big4wig(m): 2:32pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Nawa oo Click like if sudden DEATH is not ur PORTION IJN 10 Likes
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Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Davo93(m): 2:34pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
k. struggle continues... 1 Like |
Re: 42 Dead, 100 Missing As Boat Capsized In River Niger by Nobody: 2:42pm On Sep 29, 2013 |
Ihe nkea dikwa omimi 2 Likes |
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