Two dead, nine rescued in Sokoto boat accident

Ripplesnigeria | 31-08-2025 06:33am |

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Friday confirmed two persons dead in Thursday’s boat mishap on the Jaranja River, Shagari local government area of Sokoto State. NIWA Area Manager in Sokoto, Mr. Bala Bello, told journalists on Friday night that emergency responders rescued nine passengers at the scene. He blamed the accident on negligence,

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