46 bodies recovered, 24 missing in Sokoto boat accident – Police

Police say 77 passengers were aboard the boat travelling from Gorau to Birjingo in Goronyo LGA, with only seven rescued.

[New Zimbabwe] The death toll from the Kariba Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat disaster has risen to 97, after two more bodies were recovered Thursday, police has said.

SOKOTO: The death toll from the boat mishap at the Gorau crossing point in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to 53, following the recovery of more bodies from the river.

Tambuwal and Shagari express grief over the tragic Sokoto boat accident that claimed 41 lives, calling for urgent investigations and stronger safety measur

Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered  Reuters

The accident occurred on Thursday morning when passengers were heading either to plant or to harvest rice, said Sarkin Daji, a traditional leader in the area.

Local divers recover bodies as authorities continue search for more victims

Aug 20 - At least 40 bodies, mostly of children, have been recovered after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria's northwest Sokoto state, local officials and residents said on Thursday.