The National Inland Waterways Authority (Niwa) that regulates water transport in Nigeria said the boat had 180 passengers when it sank. Authorities are blaming the accident on overloading as the boat was also reportedly carrying bags of sand from a gold mine and motorcycles. Divers and emergency workers were trying to save others in the Niger River, local officials told the BBC. Ten boats and more divers have now joined the rescue operation, Mr Dododo said.
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