At least 29 people have been confirmed killed in a boat accident at Gidan Maigana community in Dandi Maye district in Sokoto State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday morning in Shagari Local Government Area of the state, Channels Television gathered.
The victims, who have since been buried according to Islamic rites, were part of the 35 passengers who boarded the boat to cross over a dam in search of firewood for commercial purposes.
Witnesses said the boat capsized while conveying the second batch of the team and 29 persons comprising six boys and 23 women died in…
