Senator Jibrin Isah Echocho of Kogi East has lamented that the Kogi and Niger waterways are very perilous, urging relevant authorities to implement safety measures to prevent further tragedies. Echocho made the remark while consoling the Kogi State government and families impacted by the tragic capsize of boats on the River Niger.

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has launched an investigation in the incident of boat accident in Ebe community, Kupa South local government

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has sympathised with victims of the recent boat mishap that claimed the lives of some passengers

The number of deaths in the recent boat mishap in Niger state has risen to 54. Punch reports that Justin Uwazuruonye, Kogi head of operations at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), gave the update on Saturday.

The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered immediate investigation into the unfortunate boat incident that occurred in Kogi State,

IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police, has directed the Force Marine Officer to lead a comprehensive investigation into the cause of a tragic boat m

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.

At least 27 people died and more than 100, mostly women, were missing on Friday, after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said.