Nine feared dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto

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Nine feared dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
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About nine passengers were feared dead yesterday when a boat with more than 35 persons onboard capsized on River Rima along Dundaye

Axis in Wamakko Local Council of Sokoto State. The Guardian learnt that one dead body has so far been recovered, while about 25 victims made it to the shore alive. It was also…

Some of the survivors and eyewitness accounts said that the boat capsized due to overloading. Occupants of the boat comprised the elderly, women, children and youths who were crossing the River to their farms.Before flagging, please keep in mind that Disqus does not moderate communities. Your username will be shown to the moderator, so you should only flag this comment for one of the reasons listed above.

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