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News India Live, Digital Desk: A horrific accident has come to light in Nigeria, West Africa, where about 40 people have gone missing after a boat overturned in Sokoto state. The accident happened when there was more passengers in the boat and she was crossing the Sokoto river. Officials have immediately started rescue operations, but in view of the large number of missing people, the concern has increased. This tragic incident took place in Gondio district of the state. According to the information, the boat was going towards a rural market and there were a total of 45 people including men, women and children. Along with the old and decaying of the boat, taking more people than the capacity is believed to be the primary cause of the accident. It indicates frequently in Nigeria, where security standards are not followed. Local emergency services and disaster management teams have been immediately sent to the spot. They are trying to find missing people with the help of local fishermen and volunteers. According to the information received so far, five people have been rescued alive and have been admitted to the hospital. The search for the remaining 40 people is going on and the possibility of getting alive is gradually decreasing. The rescue operations in the region are quite challenging, especially at night or in bad weather conditions. The incident once again highlights transportation safety standards in Nigeria and infrastructure deficiency in rural areas. The authorities have appealed to the people not to take excessive precautions while traveling in rivers and not take more riders than capacity.