Boat Capsizes in Sokoto, Several Feared Dead Amid Bandit Attack

A tragic boat accident occurred on Thursday evening in Sokoto State, leaving several passengers feared dead.

The incident happened around 7:30 p.m. when a boat, reportedly carrying mostly women fleeing from a bandit attack, struck the edge of a culvert and capsized.

Authorities have yet to confirm the exact number of casualties, but eyewitnesses say many of the passengers remain unaccounted for. Rescue operations are ongoing as security agencies and local divers search for survivors.

Further updates will be provided as more details emerge.