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Aug 20, 2026

At least 50 killed as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria

At least 50 people, mostly children, died when an overloaded boat carrying farm laborers capsized in Nigeria's Sokoto state. Witnesses reported the accident occurred near Gorau in Goronyo local government area.

Aug 20, 2026·4 sources

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▪A Reuters witness observed 50 bodies wrapped in mats and traditional cloths lying in the forecourt of a community mosque in Gorau, Nigeria, ahead of their burial on August 20, 2026
▪Sokoto State lawmaker Nasiru Adamu stated that most of the passengers onboard the boat that capsized on August 20, 2026, were children aged between 10 and 15 years old
▪Waterway accidents are common in Nigeria, often driven by vessel overcrowding, poor maintenance, weak enforcement of safety regulations, and increased river flows during the rainy season

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