The capsizing of an overloaded boat transporting yams from a riverbank in Kubo ward, Shani Local Government Area of Borno State resulted in the deaths of three farmers.
TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the North-East office of the National Emergency Management Agency on Monday, August 26, indicated that 17 out of 20 farmers on a boat that capsized were successfully rescued.
The NEMA office, while quoting the Chairman of the local government Area, Abdu Labaki, said, “The Chairman of Shani LGA said the incident occurred in the early hours of today, Monday, August 25, 2025, involving 20 farmers in their effort to be conveyed to their farms located on the river site.
“The boat capsized due to overloading.
“Seventeen people were rescued, but three died and their bodies were recovered,” it said.
Meanwhile, a resident in the area, said search efforts were still underway to locate and determine if there were still missing persons as of the time of filing this report
He said, “The tragic canoe crash occurred at River Kubo in Shani Local Government Area, specifically in Kubo Ward.
“The canoe, which was carrying over 27 people, met with an unfortunate accident, leaving three people dead.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this incident, and may Allah grant protection and safety to all.”