A horrific boat disaster in Sokoto State, Nigeria, has claimed at least 40 lives—mostly children—after an overloaded vessel capsized near Gorau while transporting people to harvest rice. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors amid conflicting reports on the exact number of passengers, ranging from 57 to over 70. This tragedy underscores a recurring crisis in Nigeria’s waterways: dangerously overcrowded, poorly maintained boats and lax enforcement of safety regulations. Emergency officials are en route to assess the scene and provide updates as grieving families mourn the loss of young lives.
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