00:00Twenty-six people have died and 14 others are missing after a boat capsized in northeastern Nigeria.
00:06The rudimentary boat was carrying farmers and fishermen returning home from the market after a day of trading.
00:13Search and rescue teams were deployed to look for survivors.
00:17So far, 13 people have been rescued.
00:21Accidents are common on Nigeria's busy rivers, often due to failure to comply with safety regulations.
00:27It's been about two or three years since an accident like this last occurred.
00:33The reason they happen is because people overload the boats.
00:38Some measures were taken to avert that, but we call on the authorities to take firm action against overloading.
00:46The boat left Adiani Village in Jagawa State at about 8pm local time on Saturday and was heading to Gabi in Yeubei State.
00:55Local authorities say 52 people were on board.
01:00Police in Jagawa State said the driver of the boat would likely be prosecuted for negligence if he survives.
01:08Night journeys and overloading are banned.
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