Timelines of major boat accidents in Sokoto

August 5, 2020 – Birjingo, Goronyo LGA At least nine people were feared dead after an overloaded boat carrying more than 30 passengers capsized at Birjingo. Most of the victims were women and children, including a bride-to-be and her mother. The passengers were travelling to a rice farm across the river. More than 50 local […]