|
Identifier |
IBD028926 |
|
Title |
Boat Accident, Rivers |
|
Description |
Scores (assuming at least 40) of traders and boat passengers died after three passenger boats conveying goods and passengers exploded after catching fire. The inferno was ignited by the engines of one of the wooden boats which was under maintenance. Other sources reported that the victims were many but did not specify any number. |
|
Start date |
2024-01-29 |
|
End date |
2024-01-29 |
|
Duration |
1 Day(s) |
|
Place |
Bonny/Nembe/Bille jetty |
|
Number of death(s) |
25 |
|
Number of death(s) according to police |
NaN |
|
Number of death(s) according to press |
25 |
|
Causes of violence |
fire/explosion, other accident |
|
Sources of information |
Independent
(40 )
, The Guardian
(10 )
|
|
LGA |
Port-Harcourt |
