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The Digest:

A tragedy has struck on the waters of Yobe State, where a canoe capsized during a Saturday evening crossing from Jigawa, leaving at least 25 people dead, 14 missing, and exposing the perilous daily journeys many undertake without adequate safety.

Key Points:
  • A canoe carrying 52 passengers capsized on Saturday evening, January 3, 2026.
  • The boat was travelling from Adiyani town in Jigawa State to Garbi town in Yobe State.
  • Yobe SEMA confirmed 25 fatalities, 13 rescued persons, and 14 still missing.
  • Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing at the site.
  • Governor Mai Mala Buni has directed immediate medical and logistical support for victims.
  • The passengers were reportedly fishermen returning to their base.
  • The accident site in Nguru LGA is approximately 230km from the state capital, Damaturu.
This disaster is a stark reminder of the fragile threads of safety in daily life, where a routine crossing can become a sudden, devastating storm for entire communities.

Sources: Channels Television