More than 40 missing in Nigeria boat accident: reports

More than 40 people are missing in a boat accident in Nigeria after a boat conveying 50 persons to a popular market in northwest Sokoto State capsized, the country's emergency agency says.

The passengers were travelling to Goronyo market, a popular food produce market in the state, when the boat capsized.

Ten people have been rescued, National Emergency Management Agency head Zubaidar Umar said in a statement on social media platform X.

The agency said it is collaborating with local authorities and emergency responders in a search and rescue operation to locate the missing persons.

Three weeks ago, at least 13 people died and dozens more were missing after a boat ferrying about 100 passengers capsized in Niger State, in north-central Nigeria.