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

Published AUG 19 2025

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Above: The Sokoto River in northern Nigeria. Image credit: Leslie Fauvel/AFP/Getty Images

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Pro-government narrative

The government's response demonstrates a genuine commitment to saving lives and supporting affected families. Officials immediately deployed over 200 divers and emergency teams while the Deputy Governor personally took stock of the situation. The N20 million donation and 100 bags of rice demonstrate real support for victims' families during this crisis.

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Government-critical narrative

This tragedy highlights the government's failure to prevent predictable disasters on poorly regulated waterways. Chronic negligence, overloading, and inadequate safety enforcement continue to cause deaths. Basic safety measures, such as life jackets, are often absent on most passenger and cargo boats.

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