Goronyo is a Sokoto State local government area facing deadly violence and a fatal boat accident, raising security and humanitarian concerns.
A boat carrying farm workers capsized near Gorau in Goronyo, Sokoto state. Officials say at least 47 people have died, with dozens more unaccounted for as rescue operations continue. Victims include many women and children, and communities fear further losses as the search extends to remote waterways.
Attacks in Sokoto and Zamfara have killed and abducted residents, targeting families who lost relatives in a recent boat tragedy. Authorities report multiple casualties and ongoing abductions as security forces respond.