bohlah at 1-10-2025 11:19 AM (2 hrs ago) (m)At least 20 people have been confirmed dead in a boat accident that occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State. At least 20 people have been confirmed dead in a boat accident that occurred on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in Ibaji Local Government Area of Kogi State. The ill-fated boat, which took off from Onugwa, was heading to Ilushi market in neighbouring Edo State when it capsized midway between Okpu and Odumomo settlements along the River Niger. Confirming the incident, Kogi State Police Command spokesperson, SP William Aya, said security operatives were working to establish whether the accident occurred on the Kogi or Edo side of the river. “The victims were said to be heading to Ilushi market in Edo when the mishap happened.