In Sokoto, Nigeria, a tragic boat accident occurred, leading to the rescue of about 10 people, while more than 40 others remain missing. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deployed a response team after reports indicated that a boat with over 50 passengers capsized while heading to Goronyo Market. Causes of such accidents often stem from overloading, particularly prevalent in riverine communities, and incidents like this are common during the annual rainy season in Nigeria.
Rescuers are searching for more than 40 people who are missing after a boat capsized in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto. Officials reported that about 10 people have been rescued.
NEMA's director general, Zubaida Umar, stated that the agency responded after receiving reports that a boat conveying over 50 passengers to Goronyo Market had capsized.
Boat accidents are common in Nigeria, especially during the annual rainy season, when rivers and lakes overflow, leading to tragic mishaps.
The accident may have been caused by overloading, an ongoing issue for boats in Sokoto State’s riverine communities.
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