More than 20 farmers were feared dead as a boat carrying about 100 farmers capsized in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi on Tuesday.
The police spokesman in Kebbi State, DSP Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the accident and promised to release details later.
Speaking with Correspondents on Wednesday, the Chairman of Koko/Besse Local Government Council, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, also confirmed the accident.
He said it occurred on Tuesday night when a rickety boat carried more than 100 rice farmers to Samanaji, a riverine community in the area.
He said 80 of the boat passengers had been rescued, while 10 were found dead and others still missing.
He assured that the rescue operation was still ongoing with a view to saving those still missing.
