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28 killed, 65 rescued in boat mishap in Nigeria

Boats.

Boats on a lake. At least 28 people have died and 65 rescued after a boat capsized in Niger State, north central Nigeria on May 8, 2021. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By  Mohammed Momoh

Contributor based in Abuja, Nigeria

Nation Media Group

Abuja,

At least 28 people have died and 65 rescued after a boat capsized in Niger State, north central Nigeria. 

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