The Boat Occupants comprising Elderly, Women, Children and Youths were reportedly crossing the River to their Farms.
Reports say a dead Body has so far been recovered while nearly Fifteen of the Victims made it to the Shore.
Head of Operations National Emergency Management Agency Sokoto Operations Office Aliyu Shehu Kafidangi, Special Adviser Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency Nasiru Garba and Red Cross have already visited the scene to profile Data of the victims.
NEMA Search and Rescue Team and Local Divers are currently searching for the missing Persons.
The Canoe reportedly overturned due to overloading.
