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From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
Sokoto State has been thrown into mourning following a boat mishap that claimed several lives at Kojiyo Ward in Goronyo Local Government.
The ill-fated boat, which was conveying dozens of passengers across the river, reportedly capsized midway, resulting in multiple casualties and loss of property.
A local source, who identified himself as Abubakar,said many passengers were drowned, while others are still missing as search and rescue operations continue. The exact number of victims is yet- to- be officially confirmed.
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“This is indeed a great tragedy for our community,” a resident told our correspondent, describing the atmosphere in Kojiyo as tense and sorrowful.
Although official figures are still awaited, prayers have been offered for the souls of the , while sympathizers continue to visit bereaved families. When contacted, an official of the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), who preferred anonymity, confirmed the incident.
“I just heard about the incident. Both NEMA and SEMA teams are already mobilizing to the scene and will release an official statement soon,” the source said.
Authorities have assured that further updates will be made available as rescue efforts intensify.
