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Woman loses her life in Bayelsa boat mishap
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A girl recognized as Mrs Victoria Abetnigo, has misplaced her life in a waterway accident in Bayelsa State.
The incident occurred at about 5:20 am on Saturday, November 7, 2026. alongside the shoreline of Angalabiri Community in Sagbama LGA.
The spokesperson for the State Police Command, DSP Mohammed stated preliminary findings indicated {that a} tanker belonging to Sterling Global Oil Ltd hit some canoes whereas navigating near the shoreline.
He stated the collision destroyed the canoes, leaving Abetnigo, who was aboard one among them, severely injured.
According to him, she was rushed to Ebedeibiri General Hospital, the place a health care provider later confirmed her passing.
Her stays have been deposited at Ofoni Mortuary, whereas investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A police officer has been confirmed useless aafter a passenger boat travelling from Yenagoa to Akassa capsized alongside the Abedigbene waterways in Brass LGA on Thursday.
The boat reportedly carried eight passengers, seven of whom have been rescued by Nigerian Navy personnel, native divers, and members of the Abedigbene fishing neighborhood.
Those rescued included the Commissioner for Trade and Commerce, Dr Ebiere Jones, and an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The PPRO stated the Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, expressed unhappiness over the incidents and condoled with the households, colleagues and family members of the deceased.
The commissioner additionally recommended the Nigerian Navy’s Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO, native divers, maritime union staff and members of the fishing neighborhood for his or her rescue efforts.
He urged boat and business vessel operators to look at maritime security rules, preserve secure distances from shorelines and canoe routes, and keep away from reckless navigation.
He additionally suggested passengers to put on life jackets all through their journeys and urged waterway customers to report emergencies promptly.
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