So far, 25 people have been rescued and three bodies recovered. NEMA confirmed on Wednesday that the search and rescue operation has now been concluded, citing the slim chances of survival after 24 hours. According to NEMA’s Sokoto Operations Head, Aliyu Kafindangi, the wooden canoe was overloaded with passengers, goods, and motorcycles. He noted that overcrowding and poor safety compliance remain major causes of such incidents. This tragedy adds to a series of deadly boat accidents across Nigeria in recent months, including incidents in Kwara and Jigawa states that claimed dozens of lives. #Sokoto #BoatAccident #NEMA #NigeriaNews #WaterwaysSafety

Sokoto Boat Accident: 26 People Rescued So Far — Lawmaker The member representing Goronyo-Gada Federal Constituency, Bashir Gorau, says 26 persons have been rescued following Sunday’s boat accident in Sokoto, where about 50 passengers were onboard. Speaking on Tuesday, Gorau explained that 25 men and one woman were among those rescued. He noted that the Sokoto Rima River Basin Development Authority has agreed to temporarily halt water release from the Goronyo Dam to aid ongoing rescue efforts. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had earlier reported fears that about 40 passengers were dead, but Gorau stressed that the actual number of missing persons remains unclear. He described the incident as a “persistent tragedy” caused largely by poor adherence to safety measures in local water transport. #Sokoto #BoatAccident #Rescue #NEMA #Nigeria #InlandWaterways #Safety