By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto
SOKOTO: The death toll from the boat mishap at the Gorau crossing point in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to 53, following the recovery of more bodies from the river.
The tragedy has plunged communities in the area into mourning, with families anxiously awaiting information on relatives still unaccounted for after the boat overturned while conveying passengers across the waterway.
Earlier, 48 bodies had been recovered from the scene. The figure rose to 53 as rescue teams intensified efforts to locate victims believed to have been trapped or swept away by the river currents.
A resident who lost two brothers in the accident said rescue operations were suspended on Thursday night due to darkness and difficult operating conditions.
