The state police spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident to Channels, said efforts are being intensified to rescue the missing students.
The students, members of the Nigeria Medical Students Association , were on a boat cruise when the incident occurred around 3 p.m., Channels TelevisionThe Cross River police spokesperson, Irene Ugbo, who confirmed the incident to Channels, said efforts are being intensified to rescue the missing students.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has ordered an investigation into the boat accident. “The governor, who is saddened that three of the medical students, who are in Calabar for the Nigeria Medical Students Games, are yet to be found, charged security and rescue agencies as well as local villagers involved in the operations to find the missing students and reunite them with their families.
The governor commended personnel of the Nigerian Navy and local villagers who responded swiftly and rescued 11 of the 14 passengers on the boat.PREMIUM TIMES ten days ago
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