24 die, others missing as boat capsizes in Niger

<p>At least 24 persons have allegedly died, and an unconfirmed number of others are missing in a boat mishap that occurred in the Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State.</p>, <p>The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon.</p>, <p>The council chairman, Jibrim Muregi, when contacted, confirmed the accident, adding that the actual number of travellers cannot be ascertained at the moment.</p>, <p>Muregi also disclosed that 24 bodies of the passengers who hailed from various communities of Gbajibo, Ekwa and Yankeiade.</p>, <p>He added that presently a rescue team is on ground to rescue and recover bodies.</p>