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Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

In Nigeria, a boat capsized, leaving dozens of people missing. According to the authorities, the incident occurred due to the lack of enforcement of safety regulations, a common issue that contributes to the high number of accidents on the country's waterways. The boat, which was carrying passengers, sank in the Benue River, a major waterway in the central part of the country. Rescue efforts are underway, but the exact number of people missing is still unknown. Local officials have expressed concern about the safety of the transportation system and have called for stricter enforcement of regulations to prevent similar incidents in the future. The tragedy highlights the need for improved infrastructure and better oversight of the transportation sector in Nigeria, where accidents on the waterways are all too common due to the lack of enforcement of safety standards. The search for the missing passengers continues, as the community grapples with the aftermath of this devastating incident.

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