At least 27 people have tragically lost their lives in a boat accident on the Niger River in central Nigeria.
The incident occurred late on Thursday, and rescue efforts are still underway, authorities said on Friday.
The boat, carrying primarily traders, capsized while en route to a weekly market.
The lack of life jackets among passengers contributed significantly to the high number of fatalities.
Local authorities are working to determine the exact number of casualties and to recover any remaining bodies.