The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed another fatal boat mishap for the third time in August at Jaranja river in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto state.
The NIWA Area Manager in Sokoto, Bala Bello, disclosed that two persons died, while nine survivors were rescued on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Bello, who said the incident occured on Friday afternoon, attributed the boat mishap to negligence, canoe overloading, and safety rules violation.
Bello noted that a rescue team comprising officials from NIWA, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), and Red Cross Society had been deployed to the scene.
He said the team confirmed the casualty figures while search and rescue operations were ongoing to locate the missing persons.
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The Area Manager reiterated that NIWA had been engaging riverine communities on safety measures, guidelines, use of life jackets, and other considerations on water usage.
The Sokoto State Government confirmed the death of four passengers, 41 survivors, and five missing persons in a boat mishap on August 17 at Kojiyo Village in Goronyo Local Government Area of the state.
Another incident occured on August 22, at Faji Community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while the latest incident is the third within the month.
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