Sokoto State has witnessed several tragic boat accidents over the years, resulting in numerous fatalities. Notable incidents include a 2020 capsizing in Birjingo that killed at least nine people, a 2021 accident in Shagari LGA that claimed 13 lives, and a 2022 disaster in Gidan Magana where 29 people died. Overloading has been cited as a common cause of these accidents.
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