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Boat Capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State, 40+ Missing

Boat Capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State, 40+ Missing

Boat Capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto State, 40+ Missing
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This tragedy highlights the government's failure to prevent predictable disasters on poorly regulated waterways. Overloading and inadequate safety enforcement continue causing deaths, with 326 lives lost in boat accidents in 2024 alone. Basic safety measures like life jackets remain absent on most boats.


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