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Overloaded Boat Capsizes in Nigeria, Killing Dozens Including Children
An overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria, resulting in the deaths of at least 50 people, including around 40 children. Authorities are mobilizing for rescue efforts in the Goronyo area.
20 Aug, 10:56 — 20 Aug, 16:27
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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, around 40 children's bodies recovered
The accident occurred on Thursday morning when passengers were heading either to plant or to harvest rice, said Sarkin Daji, a traditional leader in the area.
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Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered
The boat capsized near Gorau in Sokoto's Goronyo area, with rescue efforts continuing, an official said
By Reuters
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47 dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
Abdulkadir Yusuf, Sokoto state manager at the National Inland Waterways Authority, said the death toll was 47 people “so far”. The post 47 dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto appeared first on Vanguard News.
By Oboh
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First report: express-tribune · 20 Aug, 10:56|Full coverage: 6 · 6h|Window: 6h
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