Abuja, Jun 13 (AP) A boat capsized in northern Nigeria killing at least 100 people, police said Tuesday, as a search for survivors intensified.

The boat capsized early Monday morning on the River Niger close to neighbouring Niger state, Kwara state police spokesman Okasanmi Ajayi said. (AP)

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