The death toll from the horrific boat mishap at Gorau Village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen to 65, with only 11 survivors so far accounted for, as grief, anger and renewed calls for urgent intervention spread across the state.

A boat has capsized in a river in Nigeria’s northwestern Sokoto state, leaving at least 47 people dead.

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — A boat has reportedly capsized at Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, prompting an emergency response by relevant…