By Austin Ogwuda
No fewer than five persons lost their lives while over 30 passengers were rescued following a boat mishap in Anambra State on their way from Kogi State through the River Niger.
According to Plus TV ‘News Now’, monitored by The Townhall, eyewitness account said the sad incident occurred Sunday morning.
Anambra State Police Command’s spokesperson, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, in confirming the story said “the situation is under control. Our marine operatives, on getting the distress calls about the incident, responded swiftly.
“We were able to rescue over 30 of the passengers alive and recover 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”, said the Police spokesman.
