December 5, 2024
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Nigerian boat accident death toll rises to 76, president says

Vessel capsized in Ogbaru area of Anambra state, one of 29 to have experienced heavy flooding this year

The death toll from a boat accident in Nigeria’s south-eastern state of Anambra has risen to 76, the president has said.

The vessel capsized on Friday amid heavy flooding in the Ogbaru area of Anambra, according to officials on Saturday, when they said at least 10 people had died and 60 were missing.

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