Tragic Boat Accident Leaves 40 Missing in Nigeria

A boat carrying 50 people to a market in Sokoto State, Nigeria, capsized, leaving more than 40 individuals missing. Ten people have been rescued. The National Emergency Management Agency is coordinating with local authorities in a search and rescue mission.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-08-2025 02:15 IST | Created: 18-08-2025 02:15 IST

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In a tragic incident, more than 40 individuals are missing after a boat carrying 50 passengers capsized in Sokoto State, Nigeria. The passengers were en route to the well-known Goronyo market when the accident occurred on Sunday.

As of the latest reports, ten people have been rescued, according to a statement from Zubaidar Umar, the head of the National Emergency Management Agency. The agency has announced that it is working in conjunction with local authorities and emergency responders to find the missing passengers.

This unfortunate event follows a similar incident three weeks ago in Niger State, where at least 13 people died when another boat capsized with about 100 aboard in the north-central region of Nigeria.