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NIWA Debunks Report of 150 Bandits Drowning in Sokoto River

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has dismissed reports claiming that 150 bandits drowned in a boat mishap in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State. NIWA confirmed the news as fake, stating the Sokoto River is not navigable in that area.

23 Mar, 10:00 — 23 Mar, 10:29
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