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The Digest:

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has concluded its search and rescue operation following a boat accident in Sokoto, with over 20 people still unaccounted for.

Key Points:
  • NEMA has ended its search and rescue operation in Sokoto.
  • The search follows a boat accident with over 50 passengers.
  • So far, 25 people have been rescued alive.
  • Three bodies have been recovered from the river.
  • Over 20 people are still officially missing.
  • The accident was caused by an overloaded wooden boat.
  • The boat was carrying passengers and seven motorcycles.
The search was called off after 24 hours, as the chances of finding more survivors were deemed unlikely. NEMA's painful Search ends, adding another tragic chapter to Nigeria's recurring boat accidents.

Sources: Channels Television, NEMA