46 bodies recovered, 15 rescued in Sokoto boat accident

A boat accident occurred in Sokoto state, Nigeria, resulting in the recovery of 46 bodies and the rescue of 15 people. The boat, which was overloaded, capsized in a river while carrying people to work on farms.

According to Abdulkadir Yusuf, an area manager of the National Inland Waterways Authority, around 40 of the victims were children. A resident, Samaila Garba, reported that his 13-year-old granddaughter was among the dead, and he counted at least 42 bodies, mostly women and children.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with local divers searching for those still missing and recovering bodies. The incident is one of many deadly boat accidents that occur in Nigeria, particularly during the rainy season, often caused by overloaded boats, poor maintenance, or failure to comply with safety regulations.

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