Imo LP gov aspirant mourns 46 Sokoto boat accident victims

Ifeanyi Ezeagu, an Imo LP governorship aspirant, has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of a recent Sokoto boat accident. According to the Punch Nigeria, he called for improved waterway safety.

The incident occurred when a boat capsized, resulting in multiple fatalities. The Daily Post Nigeria reported that former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, stated that 41 people lost their lives in the incident. In contrast, the Premium Times reported that 46 bodies were recovered, with 24 people still missing. The National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA, confirmed the rescue of 11 people.

The Sokoto boat accident is not an isolated incident, as there have been several similar incidents in the region. The Daily Trust reported on multiple boat accidents in Sokoto, including incidents in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, which resulted in numerous fatalities.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Daily Trust, Premium Times, Daily Post Nigeria — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.