Dozens killed as Nigeria boat sinks

Last updated 28 Sep 2013 19:07 GMT

A boat has sunk on the River Niger in central Nigeria, leaving at least 42 people dead, officials say.

Rescue teams are searching for a further 100 people reported missing.

Officials say the boat, which capsized on Friday evening, may have been overloaded, carrying twice the number of passengers allowed.

Mohammed Shaba, head of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, told AFP that the boat "split" in two after setting off from Malilli village.

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