He said that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 11.30 a.m.
He said search and rescue operations were carried out by NSEMA alongside commuters and some villagers.
An explosion was reported at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, located in Mashegun LGA of Niger, on Sunday.
A boat mishap that occurred between Baro and Akwanu communities of Agaie Local Government Area of Niger has claimed 22 lives
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“The loss is colossal; it is quite saddening,” he said.
Mr Baba-Arah noted that the boat was carrying passengers estimated to be around 100, including goods, grains, and other valuables.
Ten persons were confirmed dead after a boat capsized on Thursday in Niger State.
A boat carrying about 22 passengers from Kasabu in Agwara LGA of Niger to Yauri in Kebbi has capsized.
Mr Salihu said over 100 persons were reportedly on board the boat when the incident occurred.
The 2023 flood outlook as well as the seasonal climate prediction by the Nigeria Metrological Agency (NiMET), placed Niger among higher risk flood states.
