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Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
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Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria 18.08.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in NigeriaA vessel carrying about 50 passengers to Goronyo market in Sokoto State overturned on Sunday, leaving more than 40 people missing, according to Nigeria’s emergency agency.Ten have been rescued, while search operations with local authorities continue. The tragedy comes just weeks after another fatal capsizing in Niger State.
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Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
10:41 18.08.2025 (Updated: 11:16 18.08.2025) Over 40 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria
A vessel carrying about 50 passengers to Goronyo market in Sokoto State overturned on Sunday, leaving more than 40 people missing, according to Nigeria’s emergency agency.
Ten have been rescued, while search operations with local authorities continue.
The tragedy comes just weeks after another fatal capsizing in Niger State.
