Feb 28, 2024, 1:00 PM

4 killed in Nigeria boat mishap

4 killed in Nigeria boat mishap

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – At least four bodies were recovered after a boat capsized late on Monday in Nigeria's southwestern state of Lagos, the local waterways authority said Tuesday.

Xinhua reported citing the spokesperson for the Lagos State Waterways Authority Wuraola Alake that eleven others have been rescued so far following the incident which occurred in the Ikorodu area.

The exact cause of the incident is yet to be confirmed, Alake said.

Boat accidents are frequently reported in the West African country, often attributed to factors such as overloading, adverse weather conditions, and operational errors.

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