Sokoto boat mishap: NEMA confirms 25 persons rescued, 25 missing.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the rescue of 25 people, with 25 others still missing, following a boat accident which occurred in Kojiyo village, Sokoto State, on Sunday. 

The incident was said to have occurred when a canoe carrying over 50 passengers enroute to Goronyo Market capsized.

NEMA confirmed that its rescue team, led by Aliyu Shehu Kafindangi, is working closely with other agencies, including SEMA, NIWA, and local divers, to sustain coordinated search and rescue operations.

The agency added that Goronyo Dam has been temporarily closed for two days to facilitate the rescue operation, and authorities have recovered seven motorcycles from the river. 

NEMA's Director-General, Zubaida Umar, has assured that rescue operations will continue until all missing persons are rescued, reaffirming the agency's commitment to saving lives and supporting affected families.

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