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On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and even motorcycles — capsized midway, plunging families into grief. So far, authorities have confirmed at least 30 deaths, while many others remain unaccounted for, according to the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency.
Sadly, this is not the first time Nigerians are waking up to such heartbreaking news. From Kebbi to Niger, Kwara to Sokoto, boat mishaps have become all too common, leaving a trail of sorrow across riverine communities.
In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask: why do these tragedies keep happening? And more importantly, what must be done to put an end to them?
By Ummu Salmah Ibrahim and Daniel Oluwole4.8
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On Sunday, August 17, what was meant to be a routine trip to Goronyo Market in Sokoto State turned into a nightmare. A boat overloaded with more than 50 passengers — including traders, farmers, and even motorcycles — capsized midway, plunging families into grief. So far, authorities have confirmed at least 30 deaths, while many others remain unaccounted for, according to the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency.
Sadly, this is not the first time Nigerians are waking up to such heartbreaking news. From Kebbi to Niger, Kwara to Sokoto, boat mishaps have become all too common, leaving a trail of sorrow across riverine communities.
In today’s episode of Nigeria Daily, we ask: why do these tragedies keep happening? And more importantly, what must be done to put an end to them?

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