Nigerian Navy Rescues 250 Passengers From Boat Mishap In Rivers
LAGOS APRIL 29TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder, on Monday, rescued over 250 persons including children following a boat mishap, involving a cargo boat, MV Precious Emmanuel, along Buguma waterways in Asari-Toru local government area of Rivers State.
The commercial boat, MV Precious Emmanuel, was conveying goods worth millions of Naira from Sangana in Brass local government area of Bayelsa State, to Nembe jetty in Port Harcourt when the accident occured.
LEADERSHIP gathered that the boat conveying goods such as smoked fish, crayfish, bunches of plantains, and numerous crates of alcoholic beverages, capsized after hitting a wreck ship.
Speaking on the rescue, Commander of NNS Pathfinder, Commodore Desmond Igbo, said no casualty was recorded due to the quick response of operatives of the Nigerian Navy.
Igbo emphasised on the need for boat operators and water travellers to adhere to safety measures, particularly by putting on life vests.
He said: “Immediately the incident happened, our men were deployed for search and rescue. To the glory of God and to the quick response of our men, no casualty was recorded and none of them was even injured.
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on Apr 29 2024. Filed under National.
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