Nigeria: Boat Mishap – Response Team Confirms 4 Deaths, 41 Rescued in Sokoto

The joint response team for passengers of the recent boat mishap in Sokoto State has released an update on the incident, disclosing that four persons lost their lives while 41 others were rescued.

The tragic accident occurred on Sunday, 17th August, 2025, at Kojiyo Village area of Goronyo Dam in Sokoto State.

“The increase in fatalities followed the recovery of an additional body earlier today (Friday). A funeral prayer was observed in line with Islamic rites, and the body was immediately laid to…