Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Three persons have
d!ed after a boat carrying 20 farmers capsized in Kubo ward, Shani Local
Government area of Borno State.
The incident occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The North East office of the National Emergency Management
Agency said that out of the 20 farmers on the boat that capsized, 17 were
rescued alive.
The NEMA office, while quoting the Chairman of the local
government, Abdu Labaki, said the boat capsized as a result of
overloading.
“Honourable Chairman of Shani LGA said the incident occurred
in the early hours of today, 25th August, 2025, involving 20 farmers in their
effort to be conveyed to their farms located over the river site,” the
statement read.
“The boat capsized due to overloading. Seventeen people were
rescued alive, but 3 d!ed and their bodies were recovered."
Meanwhile, a resident in the area, Audu Abu, who also
confirmed the incident to punch said search efforts are still
underway to determine if there are still missing persons.
“The tragic canoe crash occurred at River Kubo in Shani
Local Government Area, specifically in Kubo Ward. The canoe, which was carrying
over 27 people, met with an unfortunate accident, leaving three people d3ad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this
incident, and may Allah grant protection and safety to all,” Abu said.
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