A boat accident in the Republic of Cameroon has claimed at least 20 lives, including 18 Nigerians travelling to a community in Adamawa State.
The boat, said to have been travelling from Garoua in
Cameroon to Yola in Nigeria, capsized after encountering a violent storm late
Monday night, it was learnt on Tuesday evening.
Witnesses said the boat, which was carrying more than 50
passengers, was also heavily loaded with iron rods and other building materials
meant for Dasin, a village in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
They recounted that the boat was caught in a severe storm
around midnight, causing it to overturn. Initial estimates indicated that about
30 people might have died, but local authorities have so far confirmed that
about 20 victims have been killed.
Among the deceased, the 18 identified as Nigerians have been
buried in Wuro Bokki community in Fufore LGA, according to reliable sources,
while search and rescue operations continue for passengers who are yet to be
accounted for.
Divers from both Cameroon and Nigeria are said to be
involved in the search, while many survivors are receiving treatment at
hospitals in border communities.
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