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Over 40 missing, 10 rescued in Sokoto boat accident — NEMA
Rescue workers are searching for more than 40 people after a boat accident in Sokoto State, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said.
NEMA said in a statement that the boat, which was carrying more than 50 passengers to a market, capsized on Sunday morning.
“About 10 persons have been rescued, while more than 40 passengers remain missing,” NEMA added.
The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, said the agency activated its response immediately after receiving reports that a boat conveying over 50 passengers to Goronyo Market had capsized.