Many people were feared dead in a boat mishap on the River Shiroro on Saturday.
Report says most of the deceased were women and children.
The incident occurred when a wooden passenger boat capsized near Zumba in Shiroro Local Government Area.
The incident occurred around 2:30 pm on Saturday as the boat, carrying passengers and goods, was en route the popular Saturday market in Zumba from Guni, a riverside community in Munya Local Government Area.
The boat was said to have capsized shortly after departure.
Eyewitnesses said the boat struck a submerged tree and split in two, throwing all onboard into the river.
Panic and confusion followed with passengers struggling to stay afloat in the fast-moving current
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