At least 27 people died and more than 100 are missing after a boat capsizes on Niger River, authorities in Nigeria say

Over 100 people are missing after a boat capsized on the River Niger while traveling from Kogi State to Niger State. Local divers are working to rescue passengers.

A tragic boat capsizing on the Niger River in central Nigeria claimed at least 27 lives, according to local emergency officials. The boat carried traders heading to a market in Niger state. An ongoing rescue operation may alter the final death toll as efforts continue.

At least 100 people are missing after a boat capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities say

A Nigerian river ferry capsized Friday killing at least 27 people and leaving many missing, officials told AFP of the latest in a series of mass drownings on the country's busy waterways.

A tragic incident occurred as a boat carrying traders capsized on the Niger River, leading to fears of multiple fatalities. The boat was traveling from Kogi state to a market in Niger state. Rescue efforts are underway amid concerns over the absence of life jackets.

Authorities say at least 100, most of them women, were missing after a boat taking them to a food market capsized in River Niger in northern Nigeria.

A vessel carrying more than 200 passengers sank early on Friday morning. At least eight fatalities have already been confirmed.View on euronews

Justin Uwazuruonye, head of operations for Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency in the region, highlighted difficulties in locating the site of the disaster.

Twenty-four of those on board were rescued, some of whom are still in hospital, but dozens of others may be missing. Divers are still searching the waters but hope is fading on the possibility of finding more survivors.

Rescuers were searching for survivors after the vessel, taking passengers to a food market, capsized along the River Niger, officials said.