Tinubu condoles with Sokoto over boat accident that killed more than 50

Death toll from Sokoto boat mishap hits 65

The death toll from the horrific boat mishap at Gorau Village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to 65, with only 11 survivors so far accounted for, as grief, anger and renewed calls for urgent intervention spread across the state. The post Death toll from Sokoto boat mishap hits 65 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Tinubu condoles with Sokoto over boat accident that killed more than 50

President Tinubu also directed NIWA and NEMA to work with the Sokoto State Government to prevent a recurrence and ensure strict enforcement of waterway safety standards. The post Tinubu condoles with Sokoto over boat accident that killed more than 50 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu condoles Sokoto Govt over tragic boat mishap

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the boat accident in Gorau Community of Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which claimed many lives and left others missing. Tinubu in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described the incident as a tragedy and extended his heartfelt condolences The post Tinubu condoles Sokoto Govt over tragic boat mishap appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.

Sokoto Boat Mishap: Dead Tool Rises To 56, 15 Rescued As Search Still Ongoing

Sokoto Boat Mishap: Dead Tool Rises To 56, 15 Rescued As Search Still Ongoing By Ankeli Emmanuel, Sokoto At least a total of 56 dead bodies have so far been recovered and 15 others rescued alive from the boat mishap that happened Thursday in Gorau village of Goronyo local government area, Sokoto State, reliable source […] The post Sokoto Boat Mishap: Dead Tool Rises To 56, 15 Rescued As Search Still Ongoing appeared first on VMT News.

40 Feared Dead as Boat Carrying Farmers Capsizes in Sokoto

No fewer than 40 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers to their rice farms capsized in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, August 20, as the farmers were crossing a stream to access their farms.According to eyewitnesses, the boat was carrying mostly young people, including children between the ages of 10 and 15, when it capsized shortly after setting off.The villa…