By our reporter 4.1.2026
Twenty-five people have been counted dead, and 14 others remain missing following a boat accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State.
The accident occurred at about 7.48pm on Saturday when the boat ferrying 52 passengers capsized during a journey from Adiyani town in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru LGA, Yobe State. 13 passengers were successfully rescued.
“The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency can confirm the unfortunate canoe mishap that occurred along the Nguru waterway. Preliminary reports available to us indicate that 52 persons were on board the canoe before it capsized, resulting in confirmed fatalities, rescues, and some passengers still missing,” the agency’s Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje told the Punch in an interview.
“Our search and rescue teams from Bade and Nguru Local Government Areas have been deployed and are working in collaboration with security agencies and local community volunteers. We are committed to ensuring that all missing persons are accounted for, while recovered victims are given proper medical and humanitarian support.”