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At least 17 children dead after overloaded boat capsized

According to the official, the bodies of 17 victims were recovered by local divers and buried Tuesday afternoon.

The boat was overloaded, and the weight caused it to capsize in the middle of the river, Dantani said. Rescue operations started shortly after local authorities were informed. (File Photo)
By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

ABUJA - At least 17 children have been confirmed dead and many others missing after an overloaded boat capsized in Nigeria's northwestern state of Sokoto,

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Parenting
Children
Death
Aliyu Dantani
Boat capsize
Nigeria