Tragedy in Sokoto: 25 Rescued, 25 Still Missing After Boat Capsizes in Goronyo

NEMA rescue team searching after Sokoto boat crash



A tragic boat accident in Kojiyo village, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has left 25 people rescued and 25 still missing, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).


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In a statement released on Monday by NEMA’s Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, the agency confirmed that 15 more passengers were rescued during intensified search operations, bringing the total number of survivors to 25.


The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, reassured Nigerians that operations would continue until all missing persons are found.


“Rescue efforts are being sustained and further intensified. Our priority remains saving lives and supporting the affected families,” she stated.

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    The boat, carrying more than 50 passengers en route to Goronyo Market, capsized on Sunday, sparking a large-scale emergency response. Seven motorcycles were also recovered from the river during the search.


    To aid operations, the management of Goronyo Dam has temporarily closed the dam for two days to give divers and rescue teams easier access to the affected area.


    The NEMA team, led by Mr. Aliyu Shehu Kafindangi, Head of the Agency’s Sokoto Operations Office, remains on-site working with the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency, National Inland Waterways Authority, Goronyo Local Government Authority, and local divers.


    The tragedy has once again highlighted the dangers of overcrowded river transport in northern Nigeria, a recurring issue that has led to multiple deadly boat accidents in recent years.


    Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, with families of missing passengers anxiously awaiting updates.


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