January 07, (THEWILL) – At least five persons have been confirmed killed and thirty others rescued after a boat capsized at the Anambra area of River Niger on Sunday.
Spokesperson of the Anambra Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the boat left Kogi through the River Niger, heading to Onitsha, Anambra State.
Ikenga said its operatives received a distress call and rushed to the incident spot, and were able to rescue 30 persons.
“Our marine operatives on getting the distress call about the incident responded swiftly. We were able to rescue over 30 of the passengers alive and recovered the five lifeless bodies in the depths of the sea and the capsized boat.
“Preliminary information revealed that the boat was from Kogi State, conveying goods and passengers before the unfortunate incident occurred.
“Meanwhile, the cause is yet to be ascertained, as the investigation is ongoing.”
