The boat which took off from Durga Mashaya, Borgu LG of the state, was conveying an estimated 100 passengers.
The boat was also loaded with goods and heading towards Wara market in Kebbi State when it capsized due to strong waves and overloading.
The Director General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba Arah, confirmed the situation to Daily Trust Wednesday, January 17.
He said aside from the three males and five females who lost their lives, the remaining victims had been rescued by the search and rescue team comprising local divers whose prompt response reduced the number of casualties. However, 12 remain missing.
He gave the names of some of those rescued alive as Malama Adama Babangida, Bello Usman, and Bawa Alh. Ayuba, Danyarbawa Danmanyan, Umaru Alhaji Mainasara, Rufayatu, Ladidi, Abdullahi Abubakar, Isah Suleiman, Rakiya Abdullahi and Sakina Ibrahim.
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