The Nigerian Navy says its personnel deployed around Agbura community in Bayelsa, have rescued no fewer than nine passengers comprising eight policemen and one civilian. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Commodore Aiwuyor Adams-Aliu, on Tuesday in Abuja.
Adams-Aliu said its personnel also recovered three rifles belonging to the policemen during the search and rescue operation. According to him, the police officers were drowned while enroute Yenagoa, when their speed boat hit a submerged wreck and capsized. He further stated that first aid was administered to those injured and were subsequently transferred to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, for further medical treatment.
“The recovered weapons were documented and secured awaiting proper handing and taking over to the Nigerian Police Force Bayelsa State Command. “This successful rescue operation underscores the synergy and collaboration between the Nigerian Navy and security agencies. “The Nigerian navy remains steadfast in its commitment to ensuring safety on the nation’s waterways and fostering collaboration with other security stakeholders to enhance national security.
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