A tragic canoe accident has resulted in the deaths of seven individuals in Sokoto State.
The incident occurred on Monday as the victims were traveling between Gidan Hussaini and Sabon Garin Hussaini.
The news was made public on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama through a post on X (formerly Twitter).
According to the report, the canoe capsized at approximately 11:00 a.m., leading to the drowning of all seven occupants, including the canoe operator.
In response, security personnel were swiftly deployed to the scene to secure the area, restrict access to the riverside, and manage the crowd, particularly to prevent large gatherings of distressed family members.
A local rescue team recovered the bodies, which were later handed over to the victims’ families for burial.
