Passengers feared dead as boat fleeing bandits capsizes in Sokoto

Another boat accident has occurred in Sokoto State, with many feared dead. The boat, carrying predominantly women reportedly fleeing a bandit attack, struck a culvert edge around 7:30 pm, on Thursday and subsequently capsized. NDLEA commander found dead Fubara lands in Port Harcourt Airport Rescue efforts are currently underway as authorities work to assess the […]

Another boat accident has occurred in Sokoto State, with many feared dead.

The boat, carrying predominantly women reportedly fleeing a bandit attack, struck a culvert edge around 7:30 pm, on Thursday and subsequently capsized.

• NDLEA commander found dead
• Fubara lands in Port Harcourt Airport

Rescue efforts are currently underway as authorities work to assess the full extent of the casualties.

Details later…