SOKOTO, NIGERIA – At least 46 bodies have been recovered following a boat accident in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while 24 passengers remain missing, according to the Sokoto State Police Command.
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Police spokesperson Ahmad Rufai said the boat was carrying 77 passengers travelling from Gorau to Birjingo when it capsized. Seven passengers were rescued alive, while search and recovery operations continued for those still unaccounted for.
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The police said the casualty figures could change as rescue teams continue their operations.
Reports from other sources have given different figures, but the police figure currently accounts for all 77 passengers reported to have been on board.
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The cause of the accident had not been officially established at the time of filing this report.
The tragedy has renewed concerns about water-transport safety in riverine communities, with calls for stronger safety measures and better protection for passengers using waterways.
PRESSHUB MEDIA AGENCY will continue to monitor the rescue operation and provide updates as more official information emerges.
Reporting by PRESSHUB MEDIA AGENCY
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