Sokoto Boat Accident: Over 50 bodies recovered, search continues
The death toll from the boat accident in Gorau, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has risen above 50 as emergency officials continue to reconcile conflicting figures on the number of passengers, survivors, and those still missing.
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The differing figures emerged as NEMA, the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), security agencies, the Nigerian Red Cross, and local divers continued efforts to establish how many people were aboard the boat.
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