Niger boat accident claims 15 lives

Fifteen people have been killed in a boat accident that occurred on River Malale in Borgu local government area of Niger state.

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) confirmed the incident to.

The director-general of the agency, Mr Ibrahim Inga said that the incident occurred hours but they heard about it late due to lack of communication.

He added that the boat which was carrying 50 passengers capsized midway of the river.