Tragedy in Nigeria: Boat Collision Kills Dozens

Eighty-two Passengers Believed to Have Perished

A boat carrying passengers ranging from schoolchildren to the elderly has crashed in Nigeria, reportedly leaving eighty-two people dead. The boat was said to have been carrying over one hundred passengers when it collided with a tree stump. It is believed that the driver of the boat lost control after attempting to avoid a floating log.

President Reacts to Tragic Event

XZY News has learned that the accident occurred in the country's south, near the city of Port Harcourt. It is one of the worst boating accidents in Nigerian history. President Abraham Azikiwe has expressed his condolences and urged citizens to be mindful of safety measures.

Search and Rescue Operations

Rescue efforts were hindered by weather conditions, and the boat is said to have sunk to the bottom of the river. Fishermen and security personnel retrieved bodies from the water in the following days.