Kwankwaso mourns Sokoto boat accident victims, seeks investigation
Rabiu Kwankwaso expresses sadness over the Sokoto boat accident, which claimed 41 lives, and calls for an investigation into the tragic incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/kwankwaso-mourns-sokoto-boat-accident-victims-seeks-investigation/
A boat accident occurred in Sokoto, resulting in multiple fatalities. According to Punch Nigeria, Rabiu Kwankwaso expressed sadness over the incident and called for an investigation. The accident claimed 41 lives, Punch Nigeria reports, while Punch reports 46 victims.
The incident involved a boat travelling from Gorau to Birjingo in Goronyo LGA. Premium Times reports that 77 passengers were aboard, with only seven rescued, and 46 bodies recovered, with 24 missing. Daily Post Nigeria states that 11 people were rescued so far, according to the National Inland Waterways Authority, NIWA.
Former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, expressed condolences to the families of victims and urged authorities to investigate the incident and strengthen safety measures on the nation's waterways. This was reported by Daily Post Nigeria. There have been several boat accidents in Sokoto, as reported by Daily Trust, including incidents in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024, resulting in numerous fatalities.
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