A boat accident on Monday along the Bennett Island River in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State has claimed the lives of five people, with one person still missing.
According to the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, six people were injured in the accident and are receiving treatment. Nineteen others were rescued from the scene.
This tragic incident is the latest in a series of frequent boat accidents and mishaps that have claimed many lives in Nigeria. The country’s waterways have become notorious for such incidents, often caused by overcrowding, poor maintenance of boats, and lack of safety measures.
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed several devastating boat accidents, resulting in significant loss of life. These incidents have raised concerns about the need for improved safety regulations and enforcement on the country’s waterways.
As the authorities investigate the latest incident, there are renewed calls for urgent action to address the safety challenges facing Nigeria’s water transportation sector.
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