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The Digest:

A desperate escape turned into a devastating tragedy. Ten residents of Zalla-Bango village in Sokoto State drowned when their boat capsized as they fled an attack by armed bandits, marking another grim chapter in the region's compounding crises of violence and safety. Rooted in the Storm.

Key Points:
  • The accident occurred in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area.
  • The victims were fleeing from armed bandits.
  • The boat capsized, leading to all ten passengers drowning.
  • The police command confirmed the incident on Saturday.
  • Villagers and fishermen recovered the corpses on Thursday.
  • This is the third such mishap in the state in recent weeks.
  • Previous incidents occurred in Garin-Faji and Kojiyo villages.
This disaster underscores a harrowing reality: for many, the perilous journey to safety can be as deadly as the threat they are fleeing. Rooted in the Storm.

Sources: TheCable Nigeria