Nigeria: Boat Mishap - Response Team Confirms 4 Deaths, 41 Rescued in Sokoto

4 die, 5 missing in Sokoto boat mishap

The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of four passengers in a boat mishap at Kojiyo village in Goronyo Local Government Area. The incident occurred along the Sokoto Rima River when the boat conveying the passengers capsized at about 1:00 pm on Sunday. Five passengers have been declared missing, while 41 others were successfully rescued. This was revealed by the spokesman of Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Malam Abubakar Bawa on Friday. Desp…

Nigeria: Boat Mishap - Response Team Confirms 4 Deaths, 41 Rescued in Sokoto

The joint response team for passengers of the recent boat mishap in Sokoto State has released an update on the incident, disclosing that four persons lost their lives while 41 others were rescued.

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The Sokoto State Government has confirmed the death of four passengers in a boat mishap at Kojiyo village in Goronyo Local Government Area. The incident occurred along the Sokoto Rima River when the boat conveying the passengers capsized at about 1:00 pm on Sunday. Five passengers have been declared missing, while 41 others were successfully []

Sokoto Boat Mishap: SOSG Confirms 4 Dead, 5 Missing, 41 Survivors

Sokoto Boat Mishap: SOSG Confirms 4 Dead, 5 Missing, 41 Survivors By Juliet Vincent The Sokoto State government has confirmed the death of four passengers in a boat mishap that occurred at Kojiyo village, Goronyo Local Government Area. The unfortunate incident occurred along the Sokoto Rima River when the boat conveying the passengers capsized at about 1:00 pm on Sunday. Similarly, five passengers have been declared missing, while 41 others were…

41 Rescued, Four Confirmed Dead In Sokoto Boat Mishap - Swift Reporters

The joint search and rescue team has confirmed the rescue of 41 persons and the recovery of four bodies following the tragic boat mishap at Goronyo Dam in Sokoto State. The death toll rose after an additional body was recovered on Thursday, 21st August 2025. The deceased was laid to rest immediately after funeral prayers conducted in line with Islamic rites. As part of Thursday’s operations, the response team visited Takuske, Kwakwazu, Bari, and…