A boat conveying passengers capsized in Gurin, a suburb of Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa state, on Monday.
The development is coming less than 48 hours after eight persons died in a boat mishap in Rugange, Yola South Local Government Area of Adamawa.
The victims are said to be mostly women and children returning from farms and a naming ceremony when the wooden boat went under.
The Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Dr. Mohammed Suleiman stated that it happened in the afternoon and that there was an ongoing rescue effort.
Barrister Umar Bobbo Ismail who represents Fufore/Gurin constituency at the Adamawa State House of Assembly also confirmed the tragic incident.
One of the rescuers said that the incident could have been prevented if the passengers had used life jackets and applied other safety measures.
The resurgence of boat mishap has raised concerns about the safety of water transportation, particularly during the rainy season in Nigeria. Relevant authorities are expected to ensure regular maintenance of waterways and provision of safety equipment such as life jackets to avert future accidents.
