6 die, 3 missing in Sokoto boat mishap fleeing from bandits

Six people have died and three are missing after a boat capsized in Sokoto while residents were fleeing armed bandits. The incident occurred on August 21, just days after a similar tragedy in a neighboring area.

Villagers attempted to escape the approaching bandits by crossing the water, leading to the boat capsizing midstream. A member of the Sokoto State House of Assembly confirmed the incident, highlighting the insecurity that has forced many residents to abandon their homes.

Security efforts have been deployed in the area, with ongoing search and rescue operations for the missing individuals. This incident underscores the growing humanitarian crisis in Sokoto State, where armed bandits have carried out multiple attacks, leaving many dead or abducted.

Civil society groups are calling on the government to take swift action to address the situation and prevent further atrocities.