Anambra boat capsize

At least 10 people have died and another 60 are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria's southeastern Anambra state, officials said on Saturday.

Anambra is among the 29 of Nigeria's 36 states to have experienced heavy flooding this year. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Anambra state Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo said in a statement that 10 people had drowned.

An engine boat with 85 passengers, comprising flood victims relocating to safer grounds as well as traders, has capsized in Ogbaru local government area of ...

“This development is still a shock to the government and good people of Anambra State. The Anambra State Coordinator, Local Emergency Management Committee, Mr. He assured that government will continue to do its best to reduce the negative effects of the flood disaster.

25 persons were feared missing in boat mishap in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra state.

“I also call on the Anambra State Government to liaise with the Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. Speaking after a visit to the area last weekend, the ex-lawmaker said, “It is pathetic. Click Here To See My Breakthrough!](https://bit.ly/3eeJ1de) [OUTRAGEOUSLY BIZARRE!!! This is a collective loss for Ogbaru as a whole and we are united in sorrow. Click now to see!!](https://naijanaturalsolution.com/wellman/) [Small Manhood And Premature Ejaculation Made Me Stay Away from Love Making For 4yrs...But These Simple Solutions WORKED! Ogene had earlier made an appeal to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to come to the rescue of the people of the community over the flood disaster in the area.

Tragedy has struck Umunnankwo community in the Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, as no fewer than 76 persons are reportedly missing in a boat ...

“I also call on the Anambra State Government, to liaise with the Transition Committee Chairman, Hon. The human and environmental conditions here are absolutely pathetic and requires urgent action from government in order to alleviate the sufferings of the despondent victims, most of whom have lost all their belongings to the flood disaster. “These flood victims that cut across several communities, urgently need relief materials and other assistance from government and it’s agencies, such as NEMA and SEMA. Other areas devastated by the ravaging flood include Amiyi, Iyiowa, Ogbeukwu, Okoti and parts of Okpoko. This is a collective loss for Ogbaru as a whole and we are united in sorrow. Only 9 passengers were rescued, the rest are yet to be seen.

The boat was said to be carrying 85 passengers. The boat reportedly took off from Onukwu bridge and was heading to Nkwo market, Ogbakuba in Ogbaru LGA when it ...

“My condolences go to the affected families, Ogbaru communities and all the areas affected by flood disaster that has practically submerged and displaced thousands of people.” He said the flood had submerged the road leading to the village, making it impossible for rescuers to visit the scene. “Therefore, I am calling on relevant authorities to come to Umunankwo village to help them recover the bodies of the missing persons,” he said.

Authorities say search operation still dey go on for di boat accident wey happun for Anambra state.

Apart from di loss of lives and property wey dis flood kasala don cause, e go also affect food securit E say di goment go continue to do dia best to reduce di negative effect of flood disaster. Anambra state Govnor don sympathize wit di families of di victims of di boat accident.

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed sadness over the boat accident in Anambra state, in which dozens of people were killed.

Ngige also commiserated with the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the deceased, while I wish the injured, quick and speedy recovery. The tragic mishap is a disaster of monumental proportions.

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Sunday, expressed sadness over the boat accident in Anambra state, which killed at least 76 ...

“He also directed the relevant agencies of government to check the safety protocols on these transport ferries to make sure such incidents are avoided in the future. According to Shehu, “As more details are awaited, the president has directed all other rescue and relief agencies to rush to the site of the accident. He also directed the relevant agencies to check the safety protocols on the vessels plying the waters to ensure their river worthiness.

Seventy-six people were said to have died after a boat ferrying 85 passengers capsized in Ogbaru LGA of the state on Saturday. TheCable reported that nine ...

He also directed the relevant [claimed](https://www.thecable.ng/seven-killed-in-jigawa-boat-mishap) the lives of seven people in Jigawa in September. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the recent boat accident in Anambra state.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all relevant government agencies to ensure that all the passengers involved in the unfortunate boat mishap ...

"The boat reportedly carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods in Ogbaru area of the State, with emergency bodies confirming a death toll of 76. President Buhari who gave the directive on Sunday expressed sadness over the accident. The boat reportedly carrying 85 persons capsized following rising floods in Ogbaru area of the State, with emergency bodies confirming a death toll of 76.

*Directs rescue agencies to speed up action at incident scene. Deji Elumoye in Abuja. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the boat ...

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