August 18, 2025
Over 40 people were reported missing after a boat conveying 50 persons capsized in Sokoto State on Sunday, the country’s emergency agency said.
According to Umar, the passengers were travelling to Goronyo market, a popular food produce market in the state, when the boat capsized.
The agency said it is collaborating with emergency responders in a search and rescue operation to locate the missing persons.
