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Tragic Boat Accident Leaves 40 Missing in Nigeria
Overcrowding and poor regulation contributed to the capsizing of a boat carrying over 50 passengers, with 10 rescued and more than 40 missing, officials said.
- On Sunday, August 18, 2025, a boat carrying more than 50 people overturned near Kojiyo in the Goronyo district of Sokoto State while en route to the Goronyo Market.
- The accident occurred because the boat was overcrowded and poor road accessibility forces residents to rely heavily on water transport in the area.
- Rescue teams have retrieved around 10 individuals so far, while over 40 people are still unaccounted for, with search efforts hindered by the released water from Goronyo Dam and difficult conditions.
- Zubairu Yari reported that four individuals were saved and has instructed that boats must not be overloaded in the future to avoid similar accidents.
- Authorities, including NEMA and local leaders, are intensifying search and rescue operations and appealing for urgent relief to support affected families and farmers in the devastated communities.
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