Nigeria: Seven Still Missing in Jigawa Boat Mishap

12 February 2016

Dutse — The death toll from Wednesday's boat mishap in Jigawa State rose from seven to eight yesterday while seven others have been declared missing.

When Daily Trust visited the river where the boat capsized yesterday, a rescue team comprising mostly of youth were still searching for victims.

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