A boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving dozens dead
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At least 47 people have died after a boat capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern state of Sokoto on Thursday, according to officials and local residents.
Boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens of people dead
Nigeria: Dozens dead after boat capsizes in Sokoto
Dozens dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria
At least 51 dead as boat sinks in northwest Nigeria
More than 50 dead after boat capsizes in Nigeria
47 dead as boat capsizes in Sokoto
Death toll tops 50 as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria's Sokoto
Nigeria boat accident toll rises to 52 dead, mostly children
At least 50 killed, mostly children, as overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria
Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, at least 40 bodies recovered
A boat has capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving at least 47 people dead.
At least 50 people — many of them reportedly children — have died in a boat accident in northwestern Nigeria.
Residents say at least 46 bodies already recovered, as rescue operations continue before officials can confirm toll.
At least 51 people were killed after a boat sank in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto state Thursday, as rescue teams continued…
Officials say about 10 people rescued after accident in African country’s northwestern region.
As Nigeria grapples with another maritime tragedy, local communities mourn the loss of lives.
