About 40 people are feared dead after a boat carrying farmers to their rice farms capsized in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident occurred while the victims were crossing a stream to reach their farms. Most of those on board were reportedly children between the ages of 10 and 15.
An eyewitness said more than 70 people were on the boat when it capsized shortly after departure.
The village head was also on board but was reportedly rescued.
A local journalist, Sharhabilu Yahuza Kiliya, said about 40 bodies had been recovered, while six people, including the village head, were rescued.
According to him, the victims included farm owners and labourers hired to harvest rice.
“The canoe capsized shortly after take-off. Rescue operations are still ongoing, with local divers searching for those still missing and recovering bodies,” he said.
Rescue efforts are continuing as local divers search for survivors and recover more bodies.
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