Boat capsizes, killing at least 100 people in Nigeria

Boat capsizes, killing at least 100 people in Nigeria: Children among victims, some of whom were returning from a wedding

Boat capsized early Monday morning on River Niger close to neighbouring Niger state

A boat capsized in northern Nigeria killing at least 100 people, police said Tuesday, as a search for survivors intensified.

The boat capsized early Monday morning on the River Niger close to neighboring Niger state, Kwara state police spokesman Okasanmi Ajayi said.

It is understood that the vessel was suddenly overpowered by the river’s waves and smashed against a tree, the Nigerian Tribune reports.

The victims were said to be returning from a marriage ceremony at a neighbouring Egboti village in Niger State.

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