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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
ABUJA, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) — At least 10 bodies have been found and dozens of people are still missing after a passenger boat carrying about 50 people capsized in Nigeria's northern Sokoto state, authorities said Monday.
Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency chief Aminu Liman Bodinga told Xinhua by telephone that at least 10 people had been rescued following the incident which occurred in Goronyo Local Government Area on Sunday afternoon.
The wooden boat was heading to the local market in Goronjo when the tragedy occurred. “The cause was probably overloading,” said A. L. Bodinga, citing the results of the preliminary investigation.
Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency said in a statement on Sunday evening that more than 40 people were missing. Rescuers, including local divers and volunteers, have joined the ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Nigeria is prone to frequent maritime accidents, often due to overloaded vessels, poor safety practices and adverse weather conditions. –0–
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