Dozens Die After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State
· World · Al Jazeera, BBC News, LiveMint
Dozens of people have died following a boat capsize on a river in the Goronyo local government area of Sokoto state, Nigeria. The vessel was reportedly transporting workers to farms in Gorau town when the accident occurred. Local residents and officials confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing, though authorities have not released an official death toll. A witness reported seeing 50 bodies recovered from the river, while a local councillor stated that 46 victims had already been buried. Boating accidents remain a frequent occurrence in Nigeria, often attributed to vessel overloading and poor maintenance.
Why it matters
The tragedy highlights persistent safety failures on Nigerian waterways that frequently result in mass casualties for rural communities.
Read the original report — Al Jazeera
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