🚨 A boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized in Nigeria's Sokoto State on Sunday, leaving at least 10 dead and more than 40 missing, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Rescue teams are racing against time to locate survivors as hopes fade amid the region's swollen waterways.
The vessel, en route to a local market, sank due to overcrowding and poor maintenance—common issues on Nigeria's underregulated rivers. 🌧️ Seasonal rains have worsened conditions, turning routine travel into life-threatening journeys.
This tragedy follows a deadly pattern: in August 2024, 16 farmers drowned in Sokoto after their canoe capsized. Just last month, six girls in Jigawa State and 13 people in Niger State lost their lives in similar accidents. 💔
"These incidents highlight urgent safety gaps," a local advocate told NewspaperAmigo. "Communities rely on boats for daily life, but regulation is lagging."
As search efforts continue, questions grow about long-term solutions to prevent future disasters. Stay tuned for updates. 🌍
