Tragedy has struck Rivers State after a boat carrying 22 passengers from Port Harcourt to Bonny capsized into the Bonny waterway.
On Tuesday, the spokesperson of Rivers State Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, announced that the incident occurred at Yellow Platform in Bonny, as investigation is ongoing.
According to the report, it revealed the cause of the boat mishap: a storm resulted in the vessel overturning.
Iringe-Koko expressed sadness over the incident, noting that the three dead bodies had been recovered and 19 people were rescued alive.
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While sympathising with the families of the bereaved, the Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Anengi Claude-Wilcox, in a statement signed by the Secretary, John Gabriel-Pepple, urges passengers to take precautionary measures during poor weather while adhering to safety regulations to avert future recurrences.
The statement read, “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the victims. May God grant you the strength and courage to endure this irreparable loss.”
