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On Sunday, Aug. 17, a boat carrying over 50 passengers capsized in Sokoto State, Nigeria, while traveling to the popular Goronyo Market

According to the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), per local media outlet The Punch , at least 10 people have died and six have been rescued alive

More than 40 remain missing following the incident, according to SEMA

At least 10 people have died and over 40 remain missing following a boat accident in Sokoto State, Nigeria, according to reports.

On Sunday, Aug. 17, a boat going towards the popular food Goronyo Market with over 50 passengers onboard capsized mid-journey, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) announced in a post on X .

The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, and the Sokoto Operations Of

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