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 incident happened in the Gorau community, where a boat carrying people to work on farms capsized in a river.

According to reports from DW News, at least 40 of the victims were children. Local officials and residents provided varying accounts of the number of casualties, with one resident, Samaila Garba, stating that 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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