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Eight bodies have been recovered in a recent boat capsize that happened in the River Niger in the early hours of Friday.

The boat carrying over 200 passengers, capsized along the Dambo-Ebuchi sections of River Niger, resulting in the loss of multiple lives.

Eyewitnesses report that the boat belonged to one Musa Dangana, who was carrying market women and farm laborers, en route to the Katcha weekly market.

Tragically, it capsized, throwing all on board into the water.

Rescue efforts are currently underway, with local divers working to recover the bodies of the victims.

As of the latest reports, eight bodies have been recovered, while search and rescue operations continue to locate the remaining passengers.

Preliminary reports indicate that none of the passengers were wearing life jackets at the time of the accident, which may have contributed to the high number of casualties.