Nigeria river boat tragedy death toll now at 29 following recovery of additional bodies

Mr Buni has also ordered the stricter implementation of existing boating laws, such as prohibiting passenger vessels from plying the state's waterways after 18:00 (local time).

The ill-fated boat was en route to Garbi in Yobe with 52 people on board when it suddenly overturned at around 20:00 on Saturday, January 3.

The incident has been attributed to overloading and poor visibility.