The Nigerian Navy rescued nine passengers, including eight police officers and one civilian, after their speedboat capsized due to a submerged wreck off the coast of Bayelsa state. The incident occurred while the passengers were traveling to Yenagoa.
Nigerian Navy personnel rescued nine passengers, including eight police officers and one civilian, after their speedboat capsized due to a submerged wreck. The incident occurred while the passengers were traveling to Yenagoa. The Navy also recovered three rifles belonging to the police officers. First aid was provided to the injured, who were then transported to the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, for further treatment. The submerged wreckage was marked to prevent future incidents.
The recovered weapons were documented and secured for handover to the Nigerian Police Force, Bayelsa State Command
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