UPDATE: Four dead, 41 rescued in Sokoto boat mishap

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday disclosed that 41 persons have been rescued while four persons died during the recent tragic boat mishap which occurred on Sunday, at Kojiyo village area of the Goronyo Dam, Sokoto State.

Earlier, TRIBUNE ONLINE reported that NEMA, on Monday, disclosed that 15 persons were rescued in the search and rescue operations following the tragic boat mishap.

In another update on Tuesday, the agency confirmed the recovery of three bodies during the search and rescue operations, while continuing its search.

According to the latest update from NEMA on Friday, the Agency confirmed that a joint response team has rescued 41 individuals and reported four fatalities.

“The increase in fatalities followed the recovery of an additional body earlier today. A funeral prayer was observed in line with Islamic rites, and the body was immediately laid to rest.

“As part of the Thursday, 21st August, 2025 rescue operations, the response team visited four villages: Takuske, Kwakwazu, Bari and Gamiha, where many of the passengers of the ill-fated boat were said to have resided.

“The visits provided an opportunity to verify the number of persons still missing and to commiserate with families who lost their loved ones.

“During the visits, it was also confirmed that 16 persons had survived the mishap.

“Following these developments, the multi-agency search and rescue operation has been officially concluded.

“The operation was jointly conducted by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Goronyo Local Government Authority, and community divers.”

Meanwhile, NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has commended the rescue team for their diligence and the collective efforts of all stakeholders towards the success of the operation.

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