Tragedy Strikes as Boat Capsizes in Kwara, Resulting in Potential Loss of 100 Lives

A tragic incident occurred in Patigi local government area of Kwara State, resulting in the loss of multiple lives, including a father and his four children, due to a boat mishap.

The tragic incident occurred on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Egbu village when a boat carrying over 100 individuals suddenly succumbed to river waves, leading to a collision with a tree.

It has been reported that approximately 50 bodies have been recovered from the scene of the incident, plunging the local government area into a state of mourning.

The victims were reportedly returning from a marriage ceremony at a neighboring Egboti village in Niger State.

The deceased individuals had departed from Kpada village in Kwara State to participate in the marriage ceremony at Egboti village in Niger State.

The tragedy has affected 69 people from Egbu village, 36 from Gakpan village, and four from Kpada village in the Patigi local government.

The state police spokesperson, Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating that the command had dispatched the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in the Patigi local government area to gather more information on the incident.

“There was a scanty report of a boat that capsized while carrying about a 100 people in a village in Patigi local government area of the state. The command will give more details on the incident as soon as detailed information arrives from the area,” added the PPRO.