Yobe: A passenger boat capsized in northern Nigeria's Yobe state, leaving at least 25 people dead while 14 others remained missing, emergency services said Sunday. The tragedy occurred along the Yobe River in Garbi town, casting a shadow over the local community.
According to Emirates News Agency, the boat was carrying residents who had gone to the local market and others involved in fishing or farming. Out of the 52 passengers on board, 13 were rescued and are currently receiving medical assistance. The Yobe emergency management agency provided this information in their statement.
Search and rescue operations are still underway, with security agencies, emergency responders, and local community volunteers working tirelessly to locate the missing passengers and recover bodies. The efforts reflect the urgency and importance of finding those unaccounted for in this tragic incident.