π° What Happened
A boat capsized on a river in northwest Nigeria, killing dozens of people, most of them children, according to officials and residents in Sokoto state. A Reuters witness saw 50 bodies at a mosque in Gorau ahead of burial, and an area manager said bodies of around 40 children had been found. Sixteen people were rescued.
π The Backstory
The disaster happened near Gorau in the Goronyo local government area, with rescue efforts continuing Thursday. Passengers were mostly aged between 10 and 15. A resident said his 13-year-old granddaughter was among the dead.
π― Why It Matters
Boat accidents are frequent on Nigeria's waterways and often claim many lives. The high share of children underscores the dangers of river travel and the need for stronger safety and rescue measures.
A boat capsized on a river in northwest Nigeria, killing dozens of people, most of them children, according to officials and residents in Sokoto state. A Reuters witness saw 50 bodies at a mosque in Gorau ahead of burial, and an area manager said bodies of around 40 children had been found. Sixteen people were rescued.
The disaster happened near Gorau in the Goronyo local government area, with rescue efforts continuing Thursday. Passengers were mostly aged between 10 and 15. A resident said his 13-year-old granddaughter was among the dead.
Boat accidents are frequent on Nigeria's waterways and often claim many lives. The high share of children underscores the dangers of river travel and the need for stronger safety and rescue measures.
π° Source: Al Jazeera
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