150 feared dead in boat mishap in Niger State

At least 150 persons have been reported missing following a boat mishap in Gbajibo, Mokwa LGA of Niger state.

The incident occurred on October 1, with mostly women and children aboard the vessel.

The victims were said to have left Mundi community for Gbajibo to mark the Mawlid celebration.

Abdullahi Baba-Arah, director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday.

Baba-Arah said the boat had 300 persons.

He noted that 150 persons were rescued following the swift response of the agency and other community volunteers.

Baba-Arah said the agency is yet to ascertain the cause of the mishap.