Three d3ad, 17 rescued as boat capsizes in Borno

Three persons have d!ed after a boat carrying 20 farmers capsized in Kubo ward, Shani Local Government area of Borno State. 

The incident occurred on Monday, August 25, 2025.  

The North East office of the National Emergency Management Agency said that out of the 20 farmers on the boat that capsized, 17 were rescued alive.

The NEMA office, while quoting the Chairman of the local government, Abdu Labaki, said the boat capsized as a result of overloading. 

“Honourable Chairman of Shani LGA said the incident occurred in the early hours of today, 25th August, 2025, involving 20 farmers in their effort to be conveyed to their farms located over the river site,” the statement read. 

“The boat capsized due to overloading. Seventeen people were rescued alive, but 3 d!ed and their bodies were recovered.”

Meanwhile, a resident in the area, Audu Abu, who also confirmed the incident to punch said search efforts are still underway to determine if there are still missing persons.

“The tragic canoe crash occurred at River Kubo in Shani Local Government Area, specifically in Kubo Ward. The canoe, which was carrying over 27 people, met with an unfortunate accident, leaving three people d3ad. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this incident, and may Allah grant protection and safety to all,” Abu said.