The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office (SOO), has reported a boat mishap that killed seven people.

In a statement on Wednesday, the agency said the incident occurred in the Sullubawa community of Shagari Local Government Area, Sokoto State.

It said in response, a joint team from NEMA and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) was promptly deployed to the area to gather firsthand information about the incident.

Present during the team’s visit were the Chairman of Shagari Local Government Council and the legislator representing the area.

"The tragic event occurred on Monday, June 2, 2025, at approximately 9:30 a.m., when a boat capsized mid-river, resulting in the drowning of seven individuals," NEMA said.

The agency said preliminary findings attributed the cause of the accident to strong winds.

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