The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) begins an investigation following a boat accident on the River Benue in which 11 people die. Multiple outlets report that NSIB’s Director-General and Chief Executive Officer, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., leads investigators and senior officials to Wadata in Benue State for an on-the-spot safety assessment. The bureau’s probe focuses on understanding the circumstances of the mishap and identifying factors that may have contributed to the deaths. Reports also frame the visit as part of broader efforts to improve safety on Nigeria’s waterways. In a statement quoted by one outlet, NSIB’s Public Affairs and Family Assistance Director, Funke Adebayo-Arowojobe, confirms that the investigation is underway and that the leadership of the bureau is directly involved in the response. While the articles consistently describe the death toll and the initiation of the NSIB probe, they do not provide additional details about the cause of the accident or the specific findings at this stage. Further updates are expected as NSIB completes its assessment and investigation.