The Nigerian Navy Ship, (NNS) Pathfinder, has 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 was conveying goods worth millions of Naira from Sangana in Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, to Nembe jetty in Port Harcourt.
It was gathered that the commercial boat coveying goods such as baskets of smoked fish, crayfish, bunches of plantains, and numerous crates of alcoholic beverages, capsized around 10:30 pm yesterday, after hitting a wreck.
Speaking, the 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 the need for boat operators and water travellers to adhere to safety measures, particularly by putting on life vests.
“Immediately the incident…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
