At least 46 bodies have been recovered following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, after a vessel carrying 77 passengers capsized.
The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed that 15 passengers were rescued alive, while rescue teams were still searching for 16 others believed to be missing.
Police spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said local divers, personnel from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the police were involved in the ongoing search and rescue operation.
The accident reportedly occurred on Thursday, with men, women and children among those travelling on the boat.
The tragedy has plunged Gorau community into mourning as families continue to await information about their loved ones.
The cause of the accident had not been established as of the time of filing the report, while rescue efforts continued.
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