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17 Die In Sokoto Boat Mishap

10/05/2023
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A total of 17 persons lost their lives in another boat mishap in Dandeji village in the Shagari local government area of Sokoto state.

Chairman of the local Council, Aliyu Dantani who confirmed the incident made it known that 17 persons mostly boys and girls have been confirmed dead while a few passengers escaped as local divers are still searching for some missing persons.

Locals disclosed that the boat was carrying over 40 girls and boys that went to fetch firewood at a nearby bush before the boat capsized causing the deaths

The council chairman said the remains of the victims were evacuated by local divers and buried according to Islamic rites.

Between 2020 and 2023, about four boat mishaps have been reported in Shagari Local Government Area, with different casualties figures reported.

10/05/2023
61 1 minute read

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