Again 18 people die in River Niger boat accident in Niger State

Emergency officials in Niger confirmed the casualty

One week after scores of people died in a boat mishap in Niger State, another boat accident has occurred in the state causing the death of at least 18 people.

River Niger boat accident! 42 people drown and 100 still missing in River Niger boat mishap in Niger State

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,