A Boat conveying over 100 people has capsized in River Niger around Patigi in Kwara State.
The incident occurred at the early hours on Tuesday while they were returning from a wedding ceremony at Gboti community to Ebbu village in the state.
A Resident of Patigi, Malam Isah Gimba told Radio Nigeria that only 15 corpses have so far been recovered out of the over 100 on board.
The Secretary Patigi Local Government Area Malam Idris Pata Mohammed said the Council has mobilized people to support the victims who cuts across Zakkan in Kwara and Sanpi village in Kogi State.
He however advised people residing in riverine areas to desist from night journeys as the River Niger may over run its bank due to heavy downpour.
