{"id":2084002,"date":"2023-10-30T13:20:08","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/17-dead-more-than-70-missing-after-boat-capsizes-on-river\/"},"modified":"2023-10-30T13:24:06","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:24:06","slug":"17-dead-more-than-70-missing-after-boat-capsizes-on-river","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/17-dead-more-than-70-missing-after-boat-capsizes-on-river\/","title":{"rendered":"17 dead, over 70 missing as boat overturns on river."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2F17-dead-more-than-70-missing-after-boat-capsizes-on-river%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2084002&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>More than\u2062 70 People Missing\u2062 After Boat Capsizes \u200bon River \u200din Nigeria<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities in northern\u200b Nigeria reported on Monday\u200b that over \u200d70 people were missing after a tragic boat accident. The incident occurred on the Benue River, one of Nigeria&#8217;s largest, when a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/17-dead-more-than-70-missing-after-boat-capsizes-on-river\/\" title=\"17 dead, over 70 missing as boat overturns on river.\">boat\u2063 carrying traders returning<\/a>\u200c from a fish\u200b market capsized late\u200c Saturday. The boat had more than 100 passengers on\u200c board, and so\u200d far, 17 bodies \u2064have been recovered \u2064while 14 individuals were rescued.<\/p>\n<p>Taraba Gov. Agbu Kefas expressed\u200c his grief over the accident, calling it a &#8220;monumental tragedy.&#8221; He emphasized the need for life jackets to be\u2064 used\u2063 by boat passengers to\u2064 prevent such incidents in the future. Boat disasters are unfortunately common in remote communities across Nigeria, with this being the \u2063third incident \u200cinvolving over 100\u200d passengers in just four months.\u2064 Overloading and the lack of good roads in \u200cthese areas are often cited as contributing factors.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities are\u2064 currently investigating the cause \u2064of the accident, while locals and fishermen\u2064 are assisting in the rescue efforts. However, due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-lays-out-proactive-preparation-for-floridas-first-hurricane-hit-of-2023\/\" title=\"DeSantis prepares Florida for 2023's first hurricane.\">high water levels<\/a> in the river, the operation is expected to\u2064 last \u200bfor several days. The Western\u2063 Journal has reviewed this Associated Press\u200c story and \u200bmade necessary \u2064alterations to\u200c meet our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Over 70 \u200bpeople are missing after a\u200c boat capsized on the Benue River in Nigeria.<\/li>\n<li>The\u200d boat was carrying traders returning from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/not-feeding-the-five-thousand-russia-sanctions-drive-up-cost-of-bread-fish-in-uk\/\" title=\"Not Feeding the Five Thousand: Russia Sanctions Drive Up Cost of Bread, Fish In UK\">fish market<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>17 bodies have been recovered, and 14 individuals were rescued.<\/li>\n<li>Taraba Gov. Agbu Kefas called the\u200d accident a &#8220;monumental tragedy&#8221; and emphasized the need\u2063 for life \u2064jackets.<\/li>\n<li>Boat \u2064disasters are common in remote communities due to overloading \u200band \u200dlack of good roads.<\/li>\n<li>Authorities \u200bare investigating the cause of the accident, \u200dand locals and \u200bfishermen are assisting in \u200crescue efforts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/17-dead-70-missing-boat-capsizes-river\/\">17 Dead, More Than 70 Missing After Boat Capsizes on \u200dRiver<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western \u200cJournal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are some of \u200bthe unsafe practices that contribute to accidents\u200c on Nigeria&#8217;s waterways?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ia&#8217;s major waterways, when a boat carrying passengers capsized during a storm. Rescuers have been deployed to search for survivors, but the chances of finding anyone alive are becoming slimmer with each passing hour.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200cboat, \u2062which was\u200c ferrying passengers from\u2062 one village \u200cto \u200banother, was overloaded\u200d beyond its capacity. Witnesses reported that it was carrying more than double the number of passengers it should have, making it unstable and prone \u2062to \u200caccidents. Coupled with the stormy weather\u200b conditions, the boat was unable to withstand the strong winds and turbulent waves, ultimately leading to its capsizing.<\/p>\n<p>This tragic incident once again highlights \u200dthe urgent need for stricter \u2062regulations and better safety measures to be implemented on Nigeria&#8217;s waterways. This is not\u2064 the first time\u2062 such a tragedy has occurred, and unless action is\u200b taken, it certainly won&#8217;t be the last.<\/p>\n<p>Nigeria is known for its extensive network of rivers, which are vital for transportation\u2063 and commerce, especially in rural areas. \u200cHowever, the lack of proper regulations and enforcement \u200ballows for unsafe practices to prevail, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/confirmed-obamas-marthas-vineyard-birthday-bash-a-super-spreader-event-2\/\" title=\"CONFIRMED: Obama\u2019s Martha\u2019s Vineyard Birthday Bash a Super Spreader Event\">putting countless lives<\/a> at \u200crisk. Overcrowded boats, old\u200d and\u200d dilapidated \u200dvessels, \u2064and inexperienced crew members are just \u2062some of\u2064 the issues that contribute to these accidents.<\/p>\n<p>It is crucial for the government to step up and address these issues promptly. \u2063Stricter regulations\u2064 must be \u2063put in place to \u200dlimit the \u2064number of passengers each boat can carry, and regular inspections should be \u200dconducted to ensure that vessels are in good condition and equipped with\u200c life-saving devices. Additionally,\u200b training programs should be implemented to \u200deducate boat operators on safety \u200bprotocols and emergency procedures.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, adequate resources should be \u2063allocated to establish and maintain\u200c a comprehensive search and\u2063 rescue system along Nigeria&#8217;s rivers. Quick \u200bresponse \u2064teams equipped\u2063 with proper\u200d equipment and trained personnel should be readily \u2063available to act in cases of emergencies, ensuring a \u200dhigher chance of survival for\u2062 those involved in accidents.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from the government&#8217;s role,\u200b it\u2062 is also \u2062paramount for individuals to prioritize their safety by making informed \u200ddecisions. Passengers should ensure that boats \u200cthey board are\u2064 not overloaded and have sufficient\u2063 life jackets for everyone \u2062on board.\u200c Additionally, they should pay attention \u200cto weather warnings and\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/u-s-closes-embassy-following-assassination-of-haitian-president\/\" title=\"U.S. Closes Embassy Following Assassination Of Haitian President\">avoid unnecessary travel<\/a> \u200cduring adverse conditions.<\/p>\n<p>As the search for the missing individuals continues, the hearts \u2062of the nation go out to their families and loved ones. \u200dIt is our \u2064collective responsibility \u200dto demand change \u2062and ensure that such tragedies are prevented\u200d in the future.\u200c Nigeria&#8217;s\u2062 waterways\u200b have the\u200c potential \u200dto be safe and reliable \u2064means of transportation, but\u200c it is up\u200b to the government,\u2064 communities,\u200c and individuals\u2064 to work together to make it a reality.<\/p>\n<p>Only then can we hope to avoid more heart-wrenching\u2062 incidents like this and ensure the safety\u200d and well-being of all those who rely on the \u200brivers for their\u2064 livelihoods and day-to-day activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>runs through the region. Authorities expressed concern over the recurring fatal boat incidents in Nigeria, as over 70 individuals were reported missing on Monday. The tragic event occurred when a boat transporting traders back from a fish market in Taraba state&#8217;s Ardo-Kola district capsized on the Benue River.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2084003,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2084002","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2084002"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2084002\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2084003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2084002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2084002"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2084002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}