Dozens killed in boat capsizing incident in Nigeria

Dozens have died after a boat capsized on a river in Sokoto state, northwest Nigeria. While officials have not confirmed the death toll, local residents report that at least 46 bodies have been recovered, with ongoing rescue operations. The boat was reportedly carrying workers to farms in Gorau town. Boating accidents are common in Nigeria, often due to overloading and safety regulation failures.

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