Nigeria Boat Mishap: At Least 30 Killed as Boat Capsizes in Yobe State
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 05, 2026, 20:21 IST | Updated: Jan 05, 2026, 20:21 IST
At least 30 people have been killed and several others are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria’s Yobe State, according to local authorities. Rescue operations are ongoing as officials investigate the cause of the mishap. The incident highlights ongoing water transport safety challenges in parts of the country.
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